How To Fix V1742 - Conversion factors from material &1 for unit of measure &2 are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 742

• Message text: Conversion factors from material &1 for unit of measure &2 are missing

What causes this issue?

No conversion factors from base unit of measure to unit of measure &V2&
have been maintained for material &V1&.

System Response

The system does not allow any further processing for this material.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the conversion factors in the material master for material
&V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1742 - Conversion factors from material &1 for unit of measure &2 are missing ?

  The SAP error message V1742 indicates that there are missing conversion factors for a specific material and unit of measure in the system. This typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary conversion factors to convert between different units of measure for a material during sales order processing, inventory management, or other related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The conversion factors for the specified material and unit of measure have not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be defined correctly in the material master or may not be linked to the material.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master record may not have the necessary settings for the unit of measure conversion.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to changes in the material master or unit of measure settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Conversion Factors:
  
  Go to the material master record (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Select the "Units of Measure" view.
  Ensure that the conversion factors for the relevant unit of measure are maintained. You can add or edit the conversion factors as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Verify that the unit of measure is correctly defined in the system (Transaction Code: CUNI).
  Ensure that the unit of measure is linked to the material and that the conversion factors are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for any inconsistencies or missing information.
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly for the relevant sales organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1742 error and ensure that the conversion factors for the material and unit of measure are correctly maintained in the SAP system.