How To Fix RESCMS024 - Measurement type &3 is missing for period &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCMS - Error When Determining Reference Factor

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Measurement type &3 is missing for period &1

What causes this issue?

There are no measurement amounts for object &V2& and measurement type
&V3& in period &V1&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCMS024 - Measurement type &3 is missing for period &1 ?

  The SAP error message RESCMS024 indicates that a measurement type is missing for a specific period in the context of Resource Management or Controlling. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a measurement or a calculation that requires a specific measurement type, but it cannot find the necessary data for the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The measurement type specified in the error message is not configured in the system for the given period.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be missing or incomplete entries in the relevant tables that store measurement types and their associated periods.
  Period Closure: The period in question may have been closed, and no further entries can be made for that measurement type.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the measurement type may not be correctly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for measurement types in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the measurement type specified in the error message is correctly defined and active for the period in question.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  Verify that all necessary data entries for the measurement type are present in the relevant tables.
  If data is missing, you may need to enter the required measurements for the specified period.
  
  
  
  Period Management:
  
  Check if the period is closed. If it is, you may need to reopen the period if business processes allow it, or you may need to create a new period for the measurement type.
  
  
  
  Review Related Settings:
  
  Ensure that all related settings for the measurement type are correctly configured, including any dependencies on other settings or master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the measurement type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OMC1 (Define Measurement Types), and others that may be relevant to your specific configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the RESCMS024 error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RESCMS024 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.