How To Fix /PLMI/RCP_MIGRATION457 - Formula specification type &1 is not mapped to a recipe type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCP_MIGRATION -

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Formula specification type &1 is not mapped to a recipe type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCP_MIGRATION457 - Formula specification type &1 is not mapped to a recipe type ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCP_MIGRATION457 indicates that there is a formula specification type that is not mapped to a corresponding recipe type in the system. This error typically arises during the migration or conversion processes, particularly when dealing with the integration of formula management and recipe management in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping: The formula specification type you are trying to use does not have a corresponding recipe type defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the recipe management settings that prevent the mapping from being recognized.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from an older version of SAP or from another system, the mapping may not have been properly set up during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for recipe management in SAP.
  Ensure that all formula specification types are correctly mapped to their corresponding recipe types.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking the settings under the relevant modules.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Mappings:
  
  If you find that a specific formula specification type is not mapped, you will need to create the necessary mapping.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings where you define the relationship between formula specifications and recipe types.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being migrated to ensure that all necessary mappings are present and correctly defined.
  If you are migrating data, consider running a data validation report to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to formula and recipe management for any specific instructions or known issues regarding mapping.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the mappings and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for mapping formula types to recipe types) and C201 (for creating recipes).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on mapping issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your formula specifications are correctly mapped to recipe types in SAP.