Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/23771 (SAP Service marketplace login required)
Summary :
This SAP Note addresses issues with the conversion of quantity units from metric to non-metric systems and vice versa, highlighting significant conversion errors and the system's limitation to a maximum of 5 decimal places. BM398 or V1384 error messages occur when customizing units with more than five positions. The solution includes a precise table of conversion factors between common metric and non-metric units minimizing errors, alongside recommendations for maintaining accurate conversions in the SAP system. Recommendations include using the smallest possible unit as a base and maintaining central conversion factors in customizing to ensure precision across various applications.
Key words :
additional key words imperial, define special conversion factors, sap conversion ----------------------------------------+-------------------------------1 square inch = 6, respective si unit, big conversion errors, sap conversion ----------------------------------------+-------------------------------1 inch = 0, avoid conversion errors, conversion factor resulting, precise conversion factor, small quantities moved
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