How To Fix XU015 - Qty conversion not possible. Unit of issue is classified with the value 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Qty conversion not possible. Unit of issue is classified with the value 0

What causes this issue?

If you enter a quantity in alternative units of measure, the system
converts to the unit of issue, in which the quantity will also be
updated.
The characteristic value, which contains the conversion between
stockkeeping unit and unit of issue, is either zero or has not been
valuated in the classification of this batch.

System Response

The quantity issued cannot be calculated. This means that quantity
cannot be updated if you use alternative units of measure

How to fix this error?

Valuate the characteristic for the unit of issue in the classification
of the batch or enter in base quantity

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XU015 - Qty conversion not possible. Unit of issue is classified with the value 0 ?

  The SAP error message XU015, which states "Qty conversion not possible. Unit of issue is classified with the value 0," typically occurs when there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) configuration in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to convert quantities between different units of measure because the unit of issue is not properly defined or classified.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The unit of issue may not be properly defined in the system. Specifically, it may be classified with a value of 0, which means it is not recognized for conversion purposes.
  Missing Conversion Factors: There may be no conversion factors defined for the unit of measure in question, leading to the inability to convert quantities.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may have inconsistencies or missing information related to units of measure.
  Incorrect Settings in Customizing: The settings in the SAP customizing (transaction SPRO) related to units of measure may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) and check the configuration for the unit of issue. Ensure that it is properly defined and classified.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is not classified with a value of 0.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Factors:
  
  If the unit of measure is valid but lacks conversion factors, define the necessary conversion factors between the units of measure in transaction CUNI.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master data and check the units of measure assigned to the material. Ensure that the unit of issue is correctly defined and that all necessary units of measure are included.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the customizing settings related to units of measure in transaction SPRO. Ensure that the settings for units of measure and their conversions are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Conversion
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that quantity conversions are functioning as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the XU015 error in SAP.