How To Fix CP278 - Scheduled with base quantity 0 of material & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Scheduled with base quantity 0 of material & in plant &

What causes this issue?

You want to schedule routings and then transfer the results to the
material master.
The routings for material &V1& are scheduled with a lot size of 0 since
no base quantity is maintained in the material master record.

System Response

The only results of scheduling for a lot size of 0 are times that are
independent of lot size, such as queue time or move time.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, change the base quantity of material &V1& before
proceeding with your scheduling run.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP278 - Scheduled with base quantity 0 of material & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CP278 indicates that a production order or a planned order has been scheduled with a base quantity of zero for a specific material in a particular plant. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, where the system expects a valid quantity to be scheduled for production.
  
  Cause:
  
  Zero Base Quantity: The most direct cause of this error is that the base quantity for the production order or planned order is set to zero. This can happen due to incorrect planning data, manual entry errors, or issues in the bill of materials (BOM) or routing.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up, leading to a situation where the system cannot determine a valid quantity for scheduling.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the material master or in the planning strategy can lead to a situation where the system