How To Fix FRMLMAN018 - Specify a unit for the reconstitution rate in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLMAN - Message Class for Secondary Data Retrieval

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Specify a unit for the reconstitution rate in Customizing

What causes this issue?

No default unit was entered for the reconstitution rate in the
environment parameter FRML_DEF_UNIT_RECON_RATE in Customizing for
<LS>Recipe Management</>.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLMAN018 - Specify a unit for the reconstitution rate in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message FRMLMAN018 indicates that a unit for the reconstitution rate has not been specified in the Customizing settings for the formula management module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a formula or recipe in SAP, and the system requires a unit of measure for the reconstitution rate but cannot find one.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the reconstitution rate, which is essential for defining how a product is to be reconstituted (e.g., how much water to add to a powder), has not been assigned a unit of measure in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The relevant configuration settings have not been completed.
  The unit of measure has not been defined in the system.
  There is a missing or incorrect entry in the Customizing settings related to formula management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to specify a unit for the reconstitution rate in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Customizing area by entering transaction code SPRO.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Formula Management:
  
  Follow the path: SAP Reference IMG ? Logistics ? Production ? Formula Management ? Define Units of Measure for Reconstitution Rate.
  
  
  
  Define the Unit of Measure:
  
  In the relevant section, check if a unit of measure for the reconstitution rate is defined.
  If not, create a new entry or modify an existing one to include the appropriate unit of measure (e.g., liters, kilograms, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Go back to the formula or recipe you were working on and try to save or process it again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Units of Measure: Ensure that the units of measure you are using are consistent with the other settings in your SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on formula management and units of measure.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FRMLMAN018 error and successfully specify a unit for the reconstitution rate in your SAP system.