How To Fix WRF_MATERIAL080 - Conversion factors for the base unit of measure must be 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MATERIAL - Additional Messages for Material Master (Retail)

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Conversion factors for the base unit of measure must be 1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL080 - Conversion factors for the base unit of measure must be 1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL080 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion factors for the base unit of measure (UoM) of a material. Specifically, it means that the conversion factor for the base unit of measure must be set to 1. This error typically occurs during the creation or modification of material master data in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by incorrect configuration of the conversion factors in the material master record. Each material in SAP has a base unit of measure, and if the conversion factor for this base unit is not set to 1, the system will throw this error. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry when creating or updating the material master.
  Misconfiguration in the unit of measure settings.
  Changes made to the unit of measure settings that are not consistent with the existing data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_MATERIAL080 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Units of Measure:
  
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" or "Purchasing" views, depending on where you are encountering the error.
  Look for the "Units of Measure" section.
  
  
  
  Verify Conversion Factors:
  
  Ensure that the conversion factor for the base unit of measure is set to 1. If it is not, change it to 1.
  If there are multiple units of measure, ensure that the conversion factors for all units are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the material master record.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Ensure that the unit of measure settings in the system are correctly configured. This can be done through the transaction code OMN1 (Define Units of Measure).
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master, as the error may arise from any of them.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on material master data and unit of measure settings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management.