How To Fix CI254 - Operation &1: Product material quantity x execution factor is too large

CI254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Operation &1: Product material quantity x execution factor is too large

What causes this issue?

The product of <ZH>material quantity x execution factor</> exceeds the
material quantity display format for material &V2& in operation &V1&.
This product is determined during order processing and would cause the
program there to terminate.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you require such a large quantity in operation &V1&. You
have several options for resolving this problem:
Divide the operation into several operations with smaller material
quantities
Use other quantity units. If necessary, define your own quantity units
(for example, 1000 pieces)
Reduce the material quantity
Reduce the execution factor
Reduce the task list factor

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI254 - Operation &1: Product material quantity x execution factor is too large ?

  The SAP error message CI254 typically indicates that there is an issue with the quantity of a product material in relation to the execution factor during a production or planning process. This error often arises in the context of production orders, material requirements planning (MRP), or when dealing with batch management.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CI254 occurs when the calculated quantity of a product material exceeds the maximum allowable limit defined in the system. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Excessive Quantity: The quantity specified for the operation is too large, possibly due to incorrect data entry or configuration.
  Execution Factor: The execution factor (which may relate to batch sizes or production quantities) is set in such a way that it multiplies the base quantity to a value that exceeds the system's limits.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master, production order, or routing that lead to