How To Fix RESCMS001 - Measurement type &3 is not complete for &2 in period &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCMS - Error When Determining Reference Factor

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Measurement type &3 is not complete for &2 in period &1

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine a measurement amount for time period
&V1&, object &V2& and measurement type &V3&.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCMS001 - Measurement type &3 is not complete for &2 in period &1 ?

  The SAP error message RESCMS001 indicates that there is an issue with the measurement type for a specific object in a given period. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Project System (PS) modules, particularly when dealing with resource management or measurement of costs.
  Cause:
  The error message RESCMS001 is triggered when:
  
  The measurement type specified (represented by &3) is not fully defined or is missing required data for the object (represented by &2) in the specified period (represented by &1).
  This could be due to incomplete configuration of the measurement type in the system.
  The measurement type may not have been set up correctly for the specific object or period, or there may be missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Measurement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for measurement types in SAP. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking the settings under Controlling or Project System.
  Ensure that the measurement type &3 is properly defined and all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Data:
  
  Check the object &2 to ensure that it has been set up correctly and that all required data is present for the specified period &1.
  Look for any missing entries or incomplete data that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Period Settings:
  
  Ensure that the period &1 is open for posting and that there are no restrictions preventing the measurement type from being used in that period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to measurement types and their configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates or Notes:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or updates that might address this specific error message. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that provide solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KOB1 (for CO line item display) or CJ20N (for project management) to analyze the data related to the measurement type and the object.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RESCMS001 error in your SAP system.