How To Fix FRMLCALC017 - Conversion is not possible; unit of measure (&1) was not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLCALC - Formula Calculations

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Conversion is not possible; unit of measure (&1) was not specified

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to convert units. The parameter &V1& required for
this does not contain a value, so conversion is not possible.

System Response

No conversion takes place.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE RMS_GEN_ADMIN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE RMS_GEN_CONTACT_SAP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLCALC017 - Conversion is not possible; unit of measure (&1) was not specified ?

  The SAP error message FRMLCALC017 indicates that there is an issue with a unit of measure (UoM) not being specified in a formula calculation. This error typically arises in scenarios where a calculation is expected to involve quantities that require a unit of measure, but the system cannot find a specified UoM for one or more of the involved elements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The most common cause is that the unit of measure for a specific field or variable in the formula is not defined or is missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the material master, where the unit of measure is not properly set up.
  Formula Definition: The formula itself may not have been defined correctly, leading to the absence of a required unit of measure.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a data entry error where the unit of measure was not entered or was entered incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Formula Configuration: Review the formula configuration in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code C223 for formula management) to ensure that all necessary units of measure are specified.
  Define Unit of Measure: If a unit of measure is missing, you need to define it in the relevant master data (e.g., material master, recipe, or formula).
  Review Material Master: Check the material master data to ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined for the materials involved in the calculation.
  Validate Data Entry: Ensure that all data entries related to the formula or calculation are complete and accurate, including the units of measure.
  Test the Formula: After making the necessary adjustments, test the formula again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for formula management) and MM02 (for material master changes).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on managing units of measure and formula calculations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to formulas and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FRMLCALC017 error and ensure that your calculations are performed correctly with the appropriate units of measure.