How To Fix /PLMI/RCA_CALC059 - Primary output and stream must have the same unit of measure

/PLMI/RCA_CALC059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCA_CALC -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Primary output and stream must have the same unit of measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_CALC059 - Primary output and stream must have the same unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_CALC059 indicates that there is a mismatch in the units of measure between the primary output and the stream in a calculation or reporting process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or other modules where unit consistency is crucial for accurate calculations and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit Mismatch: The primary output and the stream are defined with different units of measure (e.g., liters vs. gallons, kilograms vs. pounds).
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the master data or in the settings of the relevant process can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors where the units of measure are not aligned can also trigger this error.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for materials, resources, or production processes may not be consistent in terms of units of measure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Units of Measure: Review the units of measure for both the primary output and the