How To Fix RESCMS017 - 'Consumption' indicator not set for measurement type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCMS - Error When Determining Reference Factor

• Message number: 017

• Message text: 'Consumption' indicator not set for measurement type &2

What causes this issue?

The apportionment rule of settlement unit &v1& specifies that it should
be distributed using <ZK>meters</>. This apportionment requires a
measurement type for which the <ZK>Consumption</> indicator is set in
Customizing.

System Response

The system cannot determine the reference factor.

How to fix this error?

Change the distribution or the measurement type for distribution in the
apportionment rule of the settlement unit.
If all entries of the settlement unit are correct then set the
<ZK>Consumption</> indicator in the
<DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVBDMEAS>Measurement Types</> IMG activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCMS017 - 'Consumption' indicator not set for measurement type &2 ?

  The SAP error message RESCMS017 indicates that the "Consumption" indicator is not set for a specific measurement type in the context of Resource Management or Consumption Management. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that requires the consumption indicator to be active for a particular measurement type, but it is not configured correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Measurement Type Configuration: The measurement type specified in the error message does not have the "Consumption" indicator activated in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data being processed may not align with the expected configuration, leading to this error.
  Missing Customization: If the measurement type is newly created or modified, it may not have been fully configured to support consumption.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RESCMS017 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Measurement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for measurement types in SAP. This can typically be found in the customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path: Logistics -> Production -> Master Data -> Measurement Types.
  Find the measurement type indicated in the error message and check if the "Consumption" indicator is set.
  
  
  
  Activate the Consumption Indicator:
  
  If the "Consumption" indicator is not set, you will need to activate it. This usually involves editing the measurement type settings and ensuring that the consumption option is enabled.
  
  
  
  Review Related Customization:
  
  Ensure that all related settings and dependencies for the measurement type are correctly configured. This may include checking related master data or other configuration settings that could affect consumption.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, MM03 for viewing material master data, or CS03 for viewing BOMs if they are related to the measurement type.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to measurement types and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RESCMS017 error and ensure that the consumption indicator is properly set for the measurement type in question.