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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• 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 data.
  
  
  Unit of Measurement Group Issues: The UoM group assigned to the material may not include the necessary conversions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Maintain Units of Measure) and verify that the UoM used in the recipe is defined and has the necessary conversion factors set up.
  Ensure that the UoM group assigned to the material includes the required conversions.
  
  
  
  Maintain Conversion Factors:
  
  If the conversion factors are missing, you can add them in the material master (transaction code MM02 for changing material data) under the "Units of Measure" view.
  
  
  
  Review Recipe Data:
  
  Check the recipe data for any inconsistencies. Ensure that all components and their respective UoMs are correctly defined and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Test with Different UoMs:
  
  If possible, try using different UoMs in the recipe to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is specific to a certain UoM.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message RMSRCP297, as there may be additional context or updates provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CUNI (for unit of measure maintenance), MM02 (for material master changes), and C223 (for recipe management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to recipe management and unit conversions that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RMSRCP297 error in your SAP system.