How To Fix /PLMI/RCA_CALC064 - &1 calculation not possible for ingredient &3; &2 is zero

/PLMI/RCA_CALC064 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCA_CALC -

• Message number: 064

• Message text: &1 calculation not possible for ingredient &3; &2 is zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_CALC064 - &1 calculation not possible for ingredient &3; &2 is zero ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_CALC064 indicates that a calculation related to a recipe or formula cannot be performed because one of the ingredients has a value of zero. This typically occurs in the context of Recipe Management or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) when the system attempts to calculate quantities, costs, or other parameters based on the ingredients of a recipe.
  
  Cause:
  
  Zero Quantity: The most common cause is that the ingredient specified (denoted as &3) has a quantity of zero (&2), which makes it impossible to perform the required calculation.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the recipe or formula setup, leading to the ingredient being treated as zero.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the recipe or the way the ingredients are defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Ingredient Quantity: Review the recipe or formula to ensure that the ingredient in question has a non-zero quantity. If