How To Fix FRMLDLG196 - Release is not possible; I/O substances are inconsistent

FRMLDLG196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Release is not possible; I/O substances are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The formula contains input substances but no output substances.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter at least one output substance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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FRMLDLG196 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG196 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the I/O substances of a formula or recipe, which prevents the release of the formula. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Recipe Management or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules, particularly when dealing with production or formulation processes.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency in I/O substances can arise from several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Substance Data: One or more substances defined in the formula may be missing or incorrectly defined in the system.
  Inconsistent Units of Measure: The units of measure for the input and output substances may not match or may not be compatible.
  Incorrect Formula Configuration: The formula may have been configured incorrectly, leading to mismatches in the expected input and output substances.
  Versioning Issues: There may be issues related to the version of the formula or recipe that is being released, such as changes that have not been properly saved