How To Fix FRMLCALC016 - Conversion from &1 to &2 is not possible for specification &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLCALC - Formula Calculations

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Conversion from &1 to &2 is not possible for specification &3

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to convert two units of measure to each other for
an input or output. For this conversion, it uses properties that are
specified in the substance or formula. Both conversions were not
possible. The specification &V3& is affected in which it is either a
substance or, in the case of a stream, the corresponding formula.

System Response

The system will try to run the conversion again using other sources. If
this is not possible, other messages will be displayed.
<ZH>Example:</>
The system attempted to convert kg to l via the density. This was not
possible and the system issued this message. The system will then
attempt to convert kg to st and the resulting st to l. If this is not
possible, the system will issue another message.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLCALC016 - Conversion from &1 to &2 is not possible for specification &3 ?

  The SAP error message FRMLCALC016 indicates that there is a problem with the conversion of a value from one data type to another in the context of a formula calculation. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's formula calculation framework, which is often used in areas like pricing, cost calculations, or other scenarios where formulas are defined for calculations.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Conversion from &1 to &2 is not possible for specification &3" generally means that:
  
  &1: Represents the source data type (e.g., string, integer, decimal).
  &2: Represents the target data type to which the system is trying to convert the value.
  &3: Represents the specific formula or specification where the error occurred.
  
  The conversion failure can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The source data type does not match the expected target data type. For example, trying to convert a string that cannot be interpreted as a number into a numeric