How To Fix XU008 - Qty conversion only possible using proportion/product units

XU008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XU - Messages for Quantity Conversion at Batch Level (Steel-AI)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Qty conversion only possible using proportion/product units

What causes this issue?

The material is not for processing with proportion or production units
in the material master data.
In this process, the system converts between base and alternative units
of measure according to a batch-specific factor.

System Response

Quantity conversion is carried out at material level according to
normal processing

How to fix this error?

If you want to carry out more quantity processing for the material,
change this in the material master data and in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XU008 - Qty conversion only possible using proportion/product units ?

  The SAP error message XU008, which states "Qty conversion only possible using proportion/product units," typically occurs when there is an attempt to convert quantities between different units of measure that are not compatible for conversion. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving material management, inventory management, or production planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Units of Measure: The error arises when the system tries to convert a quantity from one unit of measure to another, but the units are not defined in a way that allows for conversion. For example, converting between units that do not have a defined relationship (e.g., pieces to kilograms without a defined weight per piece).
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: If the necessary conversion factors between the units are not set up in the system, SAP will not be able to perform the conversion.
  
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: The configuration of units of measure in the material master or the relevant settings