# Fishbowl: "Quantity cannot be converted to each"

> Fishbowl can't convert your quantity to the unit 'each' during an inventory operation.

## What it means
You're trying to enter or move inventory in a unit (like "box" or "case") but Fishbowl needs to convert it to individual units ("each"). The conversion failed, usually because the unit-of-measure relationship isn't configured or "each" isn't set up as a valid unit for this item.

## What to check
- Verify this item has "each" enabled as one of its units of measure
- Check the unit-of-measure conversion settings for the unit you're entering (e.g., if entering "boxes," check that boxes→each conversion exists)
- Confirm your quantity amount can convert cleanly to "each" (e.g., 2 boxes × 12 each = 24, not a partial unit)

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*From Israel Lopez Consulting (ILC). Custom Fishbowl Inventory integrations and software, and Fishbowl experts since 2015. Written by Israel Lopez. Questions about this topic, or want to reach the people who wrote it? Visit https://israellopezconsulting.com/contact*