How To Fix C5640 - -----------------------Material quantity calculation--------------------

C5640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 640

• Message text: -----------------------Material quantity calculation--------------------

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5640 - -----------------------Material quantity calculation-------------------- ?

  The SAP error message C5640, which pertains to "Material quantity calculation," typically occurs during the processing of material requirements planning (MRP) or when performing inventory management tasks. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration of materials, the settings in the MRP, or issues with the data being processed.
  Causes of Error C5640
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured. This includes missing or incorrect data in fields such as base unit of measure, lot size, or valuation type.
  
  
  MRP Settings: The MRP settings for the material may not be properly defined. This includes settings related to planning strategies, lot sizing procedures, or MRP type.
  
  
  Stock Levels: There may be discrepancies in stock levels, such as negative stock or stock that is not properly accounted for in the system.
  
  
  BOM Issues: If the material is part of a Bill of Materials (BOM), there may