How To Fix V1405 - Factors not equal to 1 are only possible for alternative units of measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Factors not equal to 1 are only possible for alternative units of measure

What causes this issue?

You entered a conversion factor other than 1, although the base unit of
measure and the sales unit of the material are identical.

How to fix this error?

In this case, use the conversion factor 1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1405 - Factors not equal to 1 are only possible for alternative units of measure ?

  The SAP error message V1405, "Factors not equal to 1 are only possible for alternative units of measure," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when dealing with unit conversions in pricing or when defining alternative units of measure for materials.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to set a conversion factor for a unit of measure that is not defined as an alternative unit of measure in the system. In SAP, alternative units of measure are used to define how a base unit of measure can be converted into other units. If you try to apply a conversion factor (other than 1) to a unit of measure that is not set up as an alternative unit, SAP will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 or MM03) and check the units of measure defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the unit of measure you are trying to use is set up as an alternative unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Define Alternative Units of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is not defined as an alternative unit, you can define it by going to the material master and adding the alternative unit of measure with the appropriate conversion factor.
  You can do this in the "Sales Org. Data" or "Plant Data" views of the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  If the error occurs during pricing, check the pricing conditions in the pricing procedure to ensure that the units of measure and their conversion factors are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more details on how to set up units of measure and alternative units of measure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  VK11 - Create Pricing Condition
  VK12 - Change Pricing Condition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to unit of measure issues for any specific patches or updates that may address similar issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on units of measure and pricing procedures.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1405 error and ensure that your units of measure are correctly configured in SAP.