How To Fix VL266 - Quantities &1 and &2 cannot be represented by conv. factors &3 and &4

VL266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Quantities &1 and &2 cannot be represented by conv. factors &3 and &4

What causes this issue?

You have entered conversion ratio &v1& : &v2 = &v3& : &v4& for amounts
&v1& and &v2&. The two ratios deviate, however.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The difference between the two ratios is greater than 0.000001, which
presents a consistency problem regarding quantity information.

System Response

Adjust one of the factors in the above equation so that it works out
mathematically exact (deviation of less than 0.000001).

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL266 - Quantities &1 and &2 cannot be represented by conv. factors &3 and &4 ?

  The SAP error message VL266, which states "Quantities &1 and &2 cannot be represented by conv. factors &3 and &4," typically occurs in the context of handling quantities and unit conversions in logistics processes, particularly during goods movements, deliveries, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a mismatch between the quantities being processed and the conversion factors defined for the units of measure (UoM) involved. Specifically, it indicates that the system cannot convert the specified quantities from one unit to another using the provided conversion factors. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: The conversion factors for the units of measure may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Incompatible Quantities: The quantities being processed may not be compatible with the defined conversion factors, leading to an inability to perform the necessary calculations.
  Decimal Precision Issues: The quantities may have decimal values that cannot be accurately represented by