How To Fix WS054 - Conversion factors must be 1, same units of measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Conversion factors must be 1, same units of measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS054 - Conversion factors must be 1, same units of measure ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS054 - Conversion factors must be 1, same units of measure
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to maintain or use a unit of measure (UoM) conversion in SAP where the units involved are the same, but the conversion factor is not equal to 1. In other words, SAP expects that if the "from" and "to" units of measure are identical, the conversion factor must be exactly 1.
  For example, if you have a conversion from "KG" to "KG", the conversion factor must be 1. If it is anything else (e.g., 0.5, 2), SAP will throw this error.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When maintaining unit of measure conversions in transaction CUNI (Units of Measure).
  When creating or changing material master data where UoM conversions are involved.
  During data upload or migration involving UoM conversions.
  When defining or adjusting units of measure in customizing.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP requires that conversions between the same unit must have a factor of 1 because logically, 1 KG = 1 KG.
  If the factor is different, it indicates inconsistent or incorrect data.
  This is a validation to prevent incorrect quantity calculations and inventory inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the units of measure involved:
  
  Verify that the "From Unit" and "To Unit" are not the same.
  If they are the same, ensure the conversion factor is set to 1.
  
  
  
  Correct the conversion factor:
  
  Go to transaction CUNI (Units of Measure).
  Find the conversion entry causing the error.
  If the units are identical, set the conversion factor to 1.
  If the units are different, ensure the conversion factor correctly reflects the relationship.
  
  
  
  If the units are mistakenly the same:
  
  Remove the conversion entry if it is redundant.
  Or correct the units to the intended different units.
  
  
  
  Check material master data:
  
  In material master (MM02), check the units of measure and their conversions.
  Correct any inconsistent entries.
  
  
  
  Data migration or upload:
  
  Review the source data for UoM conversions.
  Fix any entries where the same unit has a conversion factor other than 1.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Units of measure are defined in transaction CUNI.
  Conversion factors are used to convert quantities between different units (e.g., KG to G, L to ML).
  SAP enforces this rule to maintain data integrity and avoid calculation errors.
  This error is a standard validation and cannot be bypassed without correcting the data.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS054 - Conversion factors must be 1, same units of measure
  
  
  Cause
  Conversion factor ? 1 for identical units of measure
  
  
  Solution
  Set conversion factor to 1 if units are the same; correct units or factor otherwise
  
  
  Transaction
  CUNI (Units of Measure maintenance), MM02 (Material Master)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact conversion causing the error, you can check the conversion tables or logs during the process where the error occurs.
  
  References:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Units of Measure
  SAP Notes related to unit of measure conversions
  SAP transaction CUNI documentation
  
  
  If you provide the context where the error occurs (e.g., material master update, data upload), I can help with more specific steps.