How To Fix RPM_CAPACITY_MGR032 - Hours per day is initial, conversion rate from & to & set to zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_CAPACITY_MGR - Message Class for Capacity Management

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Hours per day is initial, conversion rate from & to & set to zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_CAPACITY_MGR032 - Hours per day is initial, conversion rate from & to & set to zero ?

  The SAP error message RPM_CAPACITY_MGR032 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of capacity planning in the SAP system, specifically related to the hours per day setting and the conversion rate between units of measure. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Initial Hours per Day: The error suggests that the "Hours per day" parameter is set to an initial value (likely blank or zero). This parameter is crucial for capacity planning as it defines how many hours are available for work in a day.
  
  
  Conversion Rate Set to Zero: The conversion rate from one unit of measure to another is set to zero, which means that the system cannot convert between these units, leading to inconsistencies in capacity calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Set Hours per Day:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the customizing settings under the capacity planning area).
  Ensure that the "Hours per day" parameter is set to a valid number (e.g., 8 hours for a standard workday).
  
  
  
  Review Conversion Rates:
  
  Go to the unit of measure settings in SAP.
  Check the conversion rates between the relevant units of measure. Ensure that they are set correctly and that none of them are set to zero.
  If necessary, update the conversion rates to reflect the correct values.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  After making changes, validate the configuration by running a test scenario to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  Check if there are any other related settings that might need adjustment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on capacity planning and unit of measure settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after making the necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the SAP Reference IMG) to navigate to the relevant configuration areas.
  Capacity Planning: Understanding the basics of capacity planning in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Familiarize yourself with how units of measure are defined and managed in SAP, as this is critical for accurate capacity calculations.
  
  By addressing the configuration of hours per day and conversion rates, you should be able to resolve the RPM_CAPACITY_MGR032 error.