How To Fix WU264 - Conversion to base Un unsuccessful

WU264 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Conversion to base Un unsuccessful

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to convert an item quantity of the material entered
to the quantity in base units of measure. An error
occurred here.

System Response

The item is not processed further.

How to fix this error?

Check whether for the item unit in the material master
record there is a conversion factor for the base unit of measure.
Maintain a conversion factor if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU264 - Conversion to base Un unsuccessful ?

  The SAP error message WU264, which states "Conversion to base Un unsuccessful," typically occurs in the context of data conversion or data processing within SAP systems. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during data uploads, conversions, or when working with specific data types.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error often indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data being processed. For example, trying to convert a string that does not represent a valid number into a numeric type.
  
  
  Invalid Data Format: The data being processed may not be in the expected format. For instance, if a date is expected but the input is in a different format, the conversion will fail.
  
  
  Null or Empty Values: If the data being converted contains null or empty values where a valid entry is expected, this can lead to conversion errors.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the error can be related