How To Fix UC016 - Unit for field &1 cannot be converted from &2 to &3


UC016 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UC - FI/CO Data transfer: errors during transfer

  • Message number: 016

  • Message text: Unit for field &1 cannot be converted from &2 to &3

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  • What causes this issue?

    Units could not be converted.

    System Response

    Data transfer cancelled before posting.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the measurement units.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC016 - Unit for field &1 cannot be converted from &2 to &3 ?
    The SAP error message UC016 indicates that there is an issue with unit conversion in the system. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to convert a value from one unit of measure (UoM) to another. The message typically includes placeholders for the field name (&1), the source unit of measure (&2), and the target unit of measure (&3).
    
    Cause: Incompatible Units: The source and target units of measure may not be compatible for conversion. For example, trying to convert between units that are not directly convertible (e.g., length to weight). Missing Conversion Factors: The conversion factors between the two units may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the units are custom or not standard. Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry where the unit of measure is incorrectly specified.
    Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system may not

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