How To Fix /PLMI/BO_RCP034 - Formula item &1 of process element &2 of recipe &3 was not imported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_RCP -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Formula item &1 of process element &2 of recipe &3 was not imported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RCP034 - Formula item &1 of process element &2 of recipe &3 was not imported ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RCP034 indicates that there was an issue with importing a formula item in a recipe. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Process Industry (PI) or Recipe Management modules, where recipes are used to define the production process for various materials.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Formula Item: The formula item referenced in the error message may not exist in the system or may not be properly defined.
  Incorrect Recipe Configuration: The recipe itself may have configuration issues, such as missing or incorrect references to formula items.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or import the specified formula item.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the recipe or formula items, such as incorrect data types or missing mandatory fields.
  Transport Issues: If the recipe or formula was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incomplete data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Formula Item: Verify that the formula item (&1) exists in the system and is correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., C201 for formula management) and checking the details of the formula item.
  
  
  Review Recipe Configuration: Ensure that the recipe (&3) is correctly configured and that all references to formula items are valid. Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the recipe.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and import the formula item. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the recipe and formula items to identify any discrepancies. This may involve checking for missing fields or incorrect data types.
  
  
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C201 (for formula management), C202 (for recipe management), and C203 (for process instructions).
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to Recipe Management and Process Industry.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.