How To Fix RCPMSC017 - Unit of measurement for characteristic &1 does not match that of char. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RCPMSC - Various

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Unit of measurement for characteristic &1 does not match that of char. &2

What causes this issue?

The unit of measurement for the characteristic of the target value must
match that of the characteristic of the minimum and maximum quantity.
This is not the case.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In the characteristic definitions, change the units of measurement so
that they are identical.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RCPMSC017 - Unit of measurement for characteristic &1 does not match that of char. &2 ?

  The SAP error message RCPMSC017 indicates that there is a mismatch in the unit of measurement (UoM) for two characteristics in a material or product configuration. Specifically, it occurs when the unit of measurement for one characteristic does not match the unit of measurement for another characteristic that is being compared or used together in a configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Units: The primary cause of this error is that the two characteristics being compared or used together have different units of measurement. For example, one characteristic might be in kilograms while the other is in grams.
  Configuration Issues: This can also occur due to incorrect configuration settings in the material master or characteristic definitions.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, data entry errors during the creation or modification of characteristics can lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions: Go to the characteristic definitions in the SAP system and verify the units of measurement for both characteristics involved in the error. Ensure that they are consistent and compatible.
  Adjust Units of Measurement: If you find that the units of measurement are indeed different, you will need to either change one of the characteristics to match the other or redefine them to use a common unit of measurement.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the materials involved and ensure that the units of measurement are correctly defined and consistent across all relevant characteristics.
  Reconfigure Characteristics: If necessary, you may need to reconfigure the characteristics in the classification system to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting to create or modify the configuration again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CT04 (to maintain characteristics) or MM02 (to change material master data) to make the necessary adjustments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on characteristic configuration and unit of measurement settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RCPMSC017 error in your SAP system.