Getting to work on Skyrim Special Edition (SSE) version 1.5.97 is a common challenge for players who have chosen to "freeze" their game version to maintain compatibility with older mods. Because newer versions of RaceMenu are built for the "Anniversary Edition" (1.6+), you must use specific legacy files and the correct version of the Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) to avoid crashes or missing features. Required Versions for 1.5.97 Compatibility
: Use Mod Organizer 2 or Vortex to install the downloaded archive. racemenu for skyrim se 1597 work
: Visit the SKSE archive and download version 2.0.20 . Install it by moving the files to your main Skyrim SE directory. Getting to work on Skyrim Special Edition (SSE) version 1