How To Fix VL058 - Conversion from & to & is not defined in Table T006

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Conversion from & to & is not defined in Table T006

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL058 - Conversion from & to & is not defined in Table T006 ?

  The SAP error message VL058, which states "Conversion from & to & is not defined in Table T006," typically occurs when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) conversion in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined conversion factor between two units of measure in the T006 table, which is responsible for storing unit of measure definitions and their conversion factors.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is no entry in the T006 table for the specific conversion between the two units of measure involved in the transaction.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The units of measure being used may not be valid or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the settings related to units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check T006 Table: 
  
  Go to transaction code SE16 or SE16N and enter the table name T006.
  Check if there is an entry for the conversion between the two units of measure that are causing the error.
  If the entry is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Conversion Entry:
  
  If you find that the conversion is missing, you can create a new entry in the T006 table.
  Use transaction code OUNC to maintain unit of measure conversions.
  Define the conversion factor between the two units of measure.
  
  
  
  Verify Unit of Measure in Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the base unit of measure and alternative units of measure are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to units of measure in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the relevant settings in the customizing (transaction SPRO) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If you are unsure about the correct conversion factors or how to set them up, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T006 Table: This table contains the definitions of units of measure and their conversion factors.
  Unit of Measure Maintenance: You can maintain units of measure and their conversions using transaction codes OUNC (for conversions) and CUNI (for unit of measure definitions).
  Material Master: The material master data is crucial for ensuring that units of measure are correctly defined and used in transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL058 error and ensure that the necessary unit of measure conversions are defined in your SAP system.