Volume correction factor is zero or negative: inconsistent customizing

What causes this issue?

When performing a quantity conversion, the Quantity Conversion
Interface (QCI) determines volume correction factors in order to
correct volume quantities. A zero or negative factor has been
determined. The volume correction factor has to have a positive,
non-zero value.

System Response

The system stops processing.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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