How To Fix FRMLAPI296 - Formula header is not consistent; unit of measure has wrong dimension

FRMLAPI296 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLAPI - RMS-FRM: API Messages for Formula

• Message number: 296

• Message text: Formula header is not consistent; unit of measure has wrong dimension

What causes this issue?

The unit of the target input quantity or base quantity is in a dimension
that does not match the dimension that you specified in Customizing for
<LS>Recipe Management</> in the environment parameter
FRML_DEF_UNIT_FLOAT_STORE.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to eliminate this inconsistency, correct the quantity in the
selected formula in the <LS>Quantities</> formula view.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLAPI296 - Formula header is not consistent; unit of measure has wrong dimension ?

  The SAP error message FRMLAPI296 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the formula header, specifically related to the unit of measure (UoM) having the wrong dimension. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's formula management, particularly in modules like SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Units of Measure: The formula header may have a unit of measure that does not match the expected dimensions for the components or ingredients defined in the formula.
  Incorrect Formula Configuration: The formula may have been set up incorrectly, with mismatched units of measure for the inputs and outputs.
  Dimension Mismatch: The dimensions of the units of measure (e.g., weight, volume, etc.) may not align with the expected dimensions for the formula's calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Formula Configuration:
  
  Go to the formula in question and review the header details.
  Ensure that the unit of measure specified in the formula header is appropriate for