How To Fix FRMLDLG173 - Generation is not possible; no input materials exist

FRMLDLG173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLDLG - RMS-FRM: Dialog Messages for Formula

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Generation is not possible; no input materials exist

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FRMLDLG173 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG173, which states "Generation is not possible; no input materials exist," typically occurs in the context of production planning or material requirements planning (MRP) when trying to generate a production order or a recipe. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary input materials required for the production process.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Input Materials: The most common cause is that the input materials required for the production of the finished product are not available in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The materials not being created in the system.
  The materials being marked as inactive or deleted.
  The materials not being assigned to the bill of materials (BOM) for the product.
  
  
  
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: The bill of materials may not be correctly configured, meaning that the necessary components are not listed.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data for the input materials may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the