How To Fix PRC_MESSAGES663 - Do not enter a unit of measure for a formula

PRC_MESSAGES663 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 663

• Message text: Do not enter a unit of measure for a formula

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES663 - Do not enter a unit of measure for a formula ?

  The SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES663, which states "Do not enter a unit of measure for a formula," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where formulas are defined for calculations, such as in the context of recipes, bills of materials, or other formula-based structures.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to assign a unit of measure (UoM) to a formula in a way that is not allowed. In SAP, formulas are generally treated as abstract representations of calculations, and they do not have a specific unit of measure associated with them. Instead, the units of measure are typically defined for the individual components or materials that make up the formula.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Formula Definition: Ensure that you are not trying to assign a unit of measure to the formula itself. Formulas should only contain the components