How To Fix FRMLDLG233 - Total quantity of input materials does not equal target quantity

FRMLDLG233 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Total quantity of input materials does not equal target quantity

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The formula is inconsistent and the consistency indicator has not been
set.

How to fix this error?

Correct the quantities in the formula.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FRMLDLG233 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG233 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the total quantity of input materials and the target quantity in a production or planning process. This error typically occurs in the context of production orders, material requirements planning (MRP), or when dealing with bill of materials (BOM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Input Material Quantity Mismatch: The total quantity of materials that have been entered or allocated does not match the expected target quantity defined in the production order or BOM.
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: The BOM may not be correctly configured, leading to incorrect calculations of required materials.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting quantities can lead to mismatches.
  Changes in Production Order: If there have been changes to the production order or BOM after the input materials were already entered, this can lead to discrepancies.
  Incomplete Material Availability: Some materials may not be available in the required quantities, leading to an inability to meet