How To Fix FRMLAPI294 - Current mixture of absolute and proport. target quantities not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLAPI - RMS-FRM: API Messages for Formula

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Current mixture of absolute and proport. target quantities not permitted

What causes this issue?

Only the following combinations of absolute and proportional target
quantities are permitted:
Inputs ,,Outputs
Absolute target quantities ,,Absolute target quantities
Proportional target quantities,,Proportional target quantities
Proportional target quantities,,Absolute target quantities

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

A combination of absolute and proportional target quantities is <ZH>not
</> permitted within the inputs or outputs.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct the target quantities in the items accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLAPI294 - Current mixture of absolute and proport. target quantities not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FRMLAPI294 indicates that there is an issue with the mixture of absolute and proportional target quantities in a formula or recipe. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's process manufacturing modules, such as SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA, where formulas and recipes are used to define the production process.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a formula or recipe is defined with a combination of absolute quantities (fixed amounts) and proportional quantities (amounts based on a percentage of the total). SAP does not allow this mixture because it can lead to inconsistencies in the calculations and the resulting production quantities.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all target quantities in the formula or recipe are either absolute or proportional, but not both. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Review the Formula/Recipe: Open the formula or recipe in the SAP system and check the target quantities defined for each component.
  
  
  Standardize Quantities:
  
  If you want to use absolute quantities, ensure that all components are defined with fixed amounts.
  If you prefer proportional quantities, adjust all components to be defined as percentages of the total.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Formula: Modify the formula or recipe to eliminate the mixture of absolute and proportional quantities. This may involve changing the way certain components are defined or recalculating their amounts.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and test the formula or recipe to ensure that it works without generating the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to adjust the quantities, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with SAP formulas and recipes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Training: Consider training sessions on SAP process manufacturing to better understand how to manage formulas and recipes.
  Support: If the issue persists after making adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring consistency in the type of quantities used in your formulas and recipes, you can avoid encountering the FRMLAPI294 error in the future.