How To Fix RMSRCPAPI018 - Formula &1 is already assigned in the recipe object

RMSRCPAPI018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSRCPAPI - RMS-RCP: Message Package RMSRCPAPI

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Formula &1 is already assigned in the recipe object

What causes this issue?

You cannot assign the formula because it is already being used in the
recipe object.

How to fix this error?

Assign a different formula.

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 RMSRCPAPI018 - Formula &1 is already assigned in the recipe object ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCPAPI018 indicates that a formula is already assigned to a recipe object in the Recipe Management module of SAP. This typically occurs when you attempt to assign a formula to a recipe that already has that formula assigned, which can lead to conflicts or inconsistencies in the recipe data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The formula you are trying to assign is already linked to the recipe object.
  Incorrect Recipe Management Process: The process of assigning formulas to recipes may not have been followed correctly, leading to attempts to reassign an already assigned formula.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity or synchronization in the system, causing the system to incorrectly identify the formula as already assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Navigate to the recipe in question and check the list of assigned formulas. Ensure that the formula you are trying to assign is not already present.
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Assignment: 
  
  If the