How To Fix XU013 - Quantity conversion only possible if classification has been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Quantity conversion only possible if classification has been maintained

What causes this issue?

The characteristic value for the unit of measure chosen is either zero
or was not valuated at all in the classification of the batch

System Response

Quantity conversion is not possible

How to fix this error?

Enter the characteristic value for the required unit of measure in the
classification of the batch.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XU013 - Quantity conversion only possible if classification has been maintained ?

  The SAP error message XU013 ("Quantity conversion only possible if classification has been maintained") typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory management when there is an attempt to perform a quantity conversion for a material that has not been properly classified in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Classification: The material in question does not have the necessary classification data maintained in the system. This classification is essential for the system to understand how to convert quantities between different units of measure.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, particularly in the area of unit of measure and classification.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material types or the settings related to quantity conversion in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Classification:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Ensure that the necessary classification data is maintained for the material. This includes assigning the material to the appropriate class and ensuring that all required characteristics are filled out.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data for the specific material (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the unit of measure settings are correctly configured, including base unit of measure and alternative units of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to material types and quantity conversion.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for quantity conversion are enabled in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on maintaining classification and material master data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  Classification System: Understand how the classification system works in SAP, including classes and characteristics.
  Unit of Measure: Familiarize yourself with how units of measure are defined and used in SAP, including base and alternative units.
  
  By ensuring that the classification is properly maintained and that the material master data is complete, you should be able to resolve the XU013 error and successfully perform quantity conversions.