Racemenu For Skyrim Se 1.5.97 -

The ability to stack multiple "warpaint" or tattoo textures, which was previously impossible in the base game.

You need the built specifically for SE 1.5.97: racemenu for skyrim se 1.5.97

A robust system to save and load character "presets," allowing users to share their creations or back them up for future playthroughs. The Technical Threshold: 1.5.97 Compatibility The ability to stack multiple "warpaint" or tattoo

You must use SKSE64 version 2.0.17 - 2.0.20 . RaceMenu will not function without the correct Script Extender version. RaceMenu will not function without the correct Script

On the Skyrim Nexus RaceMenu page, do not use the Main Files if they are labeled for AE/1.6+.

Since you explicitly said , that means you are on the pre-Anniversary Edition (Best of Both Worlds) or a deliberately downgraded setup.

Right-click skee64.dll → Properties → Details. The "Product version" should be 4.16.0 (or similar). If it shows 4.19.0 , you installed the wrong version.