How To Fix FRMLSCN024 - No base unit has been specified for nutrient &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLSCN - RMS-FRM: Data Retrieval for Contribution and Comp.from Spec.

• Message number: 024

• Message text: No base unit has been specified for nutrient &1

What causes this issue?

No base unit has been specified in Specification Management for
nutrient &V1& in the property tree.

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?

Specify the base unit for the nutrient in the <ZK>nutrient base unit</>
value assignment type in the property tree in Specification Management.
You have specified the <ZK>nutrient base unit</> value assignment type
using the FRML_ESTCAT_NUTRIENT environment parameter.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLSCN024 - No base unit has been specified for nutrient &1 ?

  The SAP error message FRMLSCN024 indicates that there is no base unit specified for a nutrient in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of formula management or when working with nutritional data in SAP, particularly in industries like food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, or cosmetics where nutritional information is critical.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Unit: The nutrient in question has not been assigned a base unit of measure in the system. This could happen if the nutrient was created without specifying a unit or if the unit was deleted or not properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master or the formula management settings that prevent the base unit from being recognized.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of a nutrient or formula, the base unit may have been inadvertently left blank.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Nutrient Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the nutrient master data in SAP.
  Verify that the nutrient in question has a base unit of measure assigned. If it is missing, you will need to edit the nutrient and specify the appropriate base unit.
  
  
  
  Update Formula or Recipe:
  
  If the error occurs while working with a specific formula or recipe, check the formula details to ensure that all nutrients included have a valid base unit specified.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for formula management and nutrient management in SAP. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured to allow for the assignment of base units.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing nutrients and formulas. This can provide insights into best practices and common pitfalls.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like C223 (to maintain formula) or C201 (to create/change a recipe) to access the relevant data.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to nutrient master data and formulas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.