How To Fix RMSRCP297 - Conversion of unit of measurement for general recipe &1 &2 failed

RMSRCP297 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSRCP - RMS-RCP: Messages for IPPE Object RCP

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Conversion of unit of measurement for general recipe &1 &2 failed

What causes this issue?

The ISO code for the unit of measurement is converted to the SAP unit of
measurement. Conversion can, however, not be carried out since the SAP
system does not know the ISO unit of measurement.

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?

Check the ISO code of the unit of measurement in the BAPI structure for
change statuses. Make sure that the value of the ISO code in the
transfer structure exists in the SAP system.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSRCP297 - Conversion of unit of measurement for general recipe &1 &2 failed ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCP297, which states "Conversion of unit of measurement for general recipe &1 &2 failed," typically occurs in the context of recipe management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the conversion of units of measurement (UoM) for ingredients or components in a recipe.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Conversion Factors: The most common cause of this error is that the system cannot find a valid conversion factor between the units of measurement specified in the recipe. This can happen if the UoM is not defined in the system or if the conversion factors are not maintained.
  
  
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The units of measurement used in the recipe may not be correctly configured in the system. This includes issues like incorrect decimal places or incompatible UoM types.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the recipe, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or recipe master