How To Fix CM_BOMBOS024 - Reference quantity could not be determined

CM_BOMBOS024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_BOMBOS - BOMBOS

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Reference quantity could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The base unit of measure of the bill of material does not correspond
with dimension for mass or volume. The <DS:DE.ESECOMPREL>reference
quantity</> can therefore not be determined.
<ZH>Note:</>
The base unit of measure is defined in the basic data of the material.

System Response

INCLUDE EHS_NA_STOP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_BOMBOS024 - Reference quantity could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message CM_BOMBOS024, which states "Reference quantity could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the reference quantity for a component in a BOM, which is necessary for various operations such as production planning, material requirements planning, or when creating production orders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect BOM Data: The BOM may not be correctly defined, or the reference quantity for the components may be missing or incorrectly set.
  Material Master Issues: The material master data for the components may not be complete or may have inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the correct determination of reference quantities.
  Versioning Problems: If there are multiple versions of a BOM, the system may not be able to determine which version to use.
  Plant-Specific Data: The reference quantity may not be defined for the