How To Fix XU048 - Error in the qty conversion of the receiving batch

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Error in the qty conversion of the receiving batch

What causes this issue?

The factors for quantity conversion are different for the receiving and
the issuing batch. During conversion of the transfer posting quantity
to alternative units of measure, an error occurred after the decimal
point in the receiving batch.

System Response

If the receiving batch was first created during the transfer posting,
the system proposes that you correct the classification of this batch
If this batch already existed, you cannot carry out a transfer posting.

How to fix this error?

If the batch was newly created, correct the characteristics for
quantity conversion
If the batch already existed, you cannot change the classification at
this point. Enter another batch for which the conversion factors
correspond with those of the issuing batch or create a new batch.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XU048 - Error in the qty conversion of the receiving batch ?

  The SAP error message XU048, which states "Error in the qty conversion of the receiving batch," typically occurs during the goods movement process, particularly when dealing with batch management and quantity conversions. This error indicates that there is an issue with converting the quantity of the material being received into the appropriate unit of measure for the batch.
  Causes:
  
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the units of measure for the material. This can include missing or incorrect conversion factors between base and alternative units of measure.
  
  
  Batch Management Settings: The batch may not be properly configured or may not have the necessary data for the conversion. This can happen if the batch is not set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have inconsistencies or missing information related to units of measure or batch management.
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity being