How To Fix /PLMI/RCA_CALC021 - System uses specification data instead of material data in calculations

/PLMI/RCA_CALC021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCA_CALC -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: System uses specification data instead of material data in calculations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_CALC021 - System uses specification data instead of material data in calculations ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_CALC021 indicates that the system is using specification data instead of material data in calculations. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Recipe Management modules, where the system is expected to perform calculations based on material data but is instead referencing specification data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be incorrectly configured to prioritize specification data over material data for certain calculations.
  Data Setup: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the relevant data may be missing, leading the system to default to specification data.
  Calculation Settings: The settings for the calculation type may be configured to use specification data, which can lead to this error.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of a material or specification, the system might be referencing an outdated or incorrect version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly