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

CI051 - Overview

• 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  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of a BOM, the system might be referencing an outdated version that does not match the current requirements.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