How To Fix CO349 - Enter number of variable-size items

CO349 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Enter number of variable-size items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO349 - Enter number of variable-size items ?

  The SAP error message CO349, which states "Enter number of variable-size items," typically occurs in the context of production orders or when dealing with variable-size items in SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly in the area of production planning and order management.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered the required quantity for variable-size items in a production order or a related transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master or the configuration for the variable-size item may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to process orders.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple oversight where the user forgets to input the number of items.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CO349 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered the number of variable-size items in the relevant field. This is often a mandatory field, and leaving it blank will trigger the error.
  
  
  Review Material Master