How To Fix /PLMI/RCA_CALC036 - Calculation of proportional quantities only for masses

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCA_CALC -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Calculation of proportional quantities only for masses

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_CALC036 - Calculation of proportional quantities only for masses ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_CALC036 Calculation of proportional quantities only for masses typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics and Production modules, particularly when dealing with proportional calculations for quantities that are not mass-based. This error indicates that the system is attempting to perform a calculation that is only valid for mass quantities, but the data being processed does not meet this requirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The error often arises when the unit of measure (UoM) for the material or product being processed is not set to a mass-based unit (e.g., kilograms, grams).
  Data 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the settings for the specific process being executed.
  Incompatible Material Types: The material type being used may not support proportional calculations for the given context.
  Incorrectly Defined Proportional Quantities: The system may be trying to calculate proportional quantities for a material that is not defined