How To Fix VL293 - Conversion for &1/&2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Conversion for &1/&2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Conversion between the &V1& (packing quantity) and &V2& (delivery item)
units of measure does not exist.

System Response

The packing proposal cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Transfer the packing requirement to the delivery item in the same unit
of measure in which the delivery item appears.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL293 - Conversion for &1/&2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VL293 ("Conversion for &1/&2 does not exist") typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with delivery documents or material movements. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a conversion for the specified units of measure (UoM) for the materials involved in the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Unit of Measure Conversion: The most common cause of this error is that there is no defined conversion factor between the two units of measure specified in the error message. For example, if you are trying to convert from "pieces" to "boxes" and there is no conversion defined in the system, this error will occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary unit of measure settings configured correctly. This can happen if the material was created or modified without the appropriate UoM conversions.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in