How To Fix WH089 - The quantity entered for material &1 was converted into the base unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WH - Messages for store physical inventory (DRS)

• Message number: 089

• Message text: The quantity entered for material &1 was converted into the base unit

What causes this issue?

Count items with different units of entry were reported for material
&V1&.

System Response

In this case, the system converts the count quantities into the base
unit of measure, so you can only see the count quantity in the base
unit of measure in the physical inventory document item.

How to fix this error?

This message is for information only, further action is not necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH089 - The quantity entered for material &1 was converted into the base unit ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WH089:
  
  SAP Message WH089
  Message Text:
  
  The quantity entered for material &1 was converted into the base unit.
  
  Cause
  This message occurs when you enter a quantity for a material in a unit of measure (UoM) other than the material's base unit, and the system automatically converts the entered quantity into the material's base unit.
  
  Every material in SAP has a base unit of measure defined in the material master (MM02/MM03).
  When you enter a quantity in a different unit (e.g., boxes, cartons, pallets), SAP converts this quantity into the base unit (e.g., pieces, kilograms).
  The message is informational and not an error; it informs you that the system has performed a unit conversion.
  
  
  When does it appear?
  
  During goods movements (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings).
  During warehouse management transactions (e.g., transfer orders, putaway, picking).
  When entering quantities in a unit of measure different from the base unit.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle
  
  Understand the message: This is an informational message, not an error. It tells you that the system converted the quantity you entered into the base unit.
  Check the unit of measure: Verify that the unit of measure you entered is correct and that the conversion factor to the base unit is properly maintained in the material master.
  Material master data:  
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material)  
  Check the Basic Data 1 view for the base unit of measure.  
  Check the Additional Data or Units of Measure tab for alternative units and their conversion factors.
  
  
  If the conversion is incorrect:  
  
  Correct the unit of measure conversion factors in the material master (transaction MM02).
  
  
  If you want to avoid the message:  
  
  Enter quantities directly in the base unit of measure.
  Or accept the message as informational and continue.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: WH (Warehouse Management)
  Transaction codes where it may appear:  
  
  LT01, LT10 (Transfer Orders)  
  MIGO (Goods Movement)  
  VL01N (Outbound Delivery)  
  Other warehouse management and inventory transactions.
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to unit of measure conversions if you encounter discrepancies.
  
  
  Unit of Measure Conversion:  
  
  SAP uses the conversion factors maintained in the material master to convert between units.
  Incorrect or missing conversion factors can cause incorrect quantities or errors.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WH089 - Quantity entered was converted into the base unit
  
  
  Cause
  Quantity entered in a non-base unit; system converts to base unit
  
  
  Type
  Informational message
  
  
  Solution
  Verify unit of measure and conversion factors; accept message or enter quantity in base unit
  
  
  Where it appears
  Warehouse management and inventory transactions
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with steps to check or maintain unit of measure conversions in the material master or troubleshoot specific scenarios related to this message.