How To Fix CI051 - Quantity & for & is greater than BOM quantity &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Quantity & for & is greater than BOM quantity &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a quantity that is larger than the quantity in the
bill of material.

System Response

The system informs you of this.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the quantity that you have entered is correct. If it is
not correct, enter the correct quantity in the field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI051 - Quantity & for & is greater than BOM quantity & ?

  The SAP error message CI051 ("Quantity & for & is greater than BOM quantity &") typically occurs in the context of production planning or material requirements planning (MRP) when the quantity of a component being used in a production order or a bill of materials (BOM) exceeds the available quantity defined in the BOM.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Component Quantity: The quantity specified for a component in a production order or a planned order exceeds the quantity defined in the BOM.
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: The BOM may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies between the required and available quantities.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating production orders or during MRP runs can lead to incorrect quantities being specified.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of a BOM, the system might be referencing an outdated version that does not match the current requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM Configuration: Verify the BOM for the material in question to ensure that the quantities are correctly defined. You can do this using transaction code CS03 (Display BOM).
  Adjust Production Order: If the production order specifies a quantity greater than what is available in the BOM, adjust the order quantity to match the BOM quantity.
  Review MRP Settings: Ensure that the MRP settings are correctly configured and that the correct BOM version is being used.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to manual entry, correct the quantities in the production order or planned order.
  Use the Right BOM Version: If there are multiple BOM versions, ensure that the correct version is being referenced in the production order.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CO03: Display Production Order
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  BOM Structure: Understand the structure of the BOM and how components are defined.
  Production Order Management: Familiarize yourself with how production orders are created and managed in SAP.
  MRP Process: Review the MRP process to understand how it calculates requirements and how BOMs are utilized.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI051 error and ensure that your production planning processes run smoothly.