How To Fix VL405 - Factors not equal to 1 are only possible for alternative units of measure

VL405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 405

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL405 - Factors not equal to 1 are only possible for alternative units of measure ?

  The SAP error message VL405, which states "Factors not equal to 1 are only possible for alternative units of measure," typically occurs in the context of handling units of measure (UoM) in SAP, particularly when dealing with logistics and inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to use a conversion factor that is not equal to 1 for a unit of measure that is not defined as an alternative unit of measure. In SAP, alternative units of measure are used to define how a base unit of measure can be converted into another unit of measure, and these conversions must adhere to specific rules.
  Common Scenarios Leading to VL405:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: The unit of measure being used does not have the correct settings in the material master or is not defined as an alternative unit of measure.
  Conversion Factor Issues: A conversion factor other than 1 is being