How To Fix FRMLDLG271 - Specify at least one output or input item

FRMLDLG271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Specify at least one output or input item

What causes this issue?

You have triggered the consistency check. The system requires at least
one output or input item for this.

System Response

The system cancels the consistency check.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FRMLDLG271 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG271, which states "Specify at least one output or input item," typically occurs in the context of working with formulas or recipes in SAP, particularly in the SAP ERP system's production planning or process management modules. This error indicates that the system requires at least one input or output item to be defined in the formula or recipe you are trying to create or modify.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input/Output Items: The most common cause of this error is that the formula or recipe you are trying to save does not have any input or output items specified. This could happen if you are creating a new formula and have not yet added any components.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the formula or recipe is configured, leading to the system not recognizing any items as valid inputs or outputs.
  Data Entry Error: Sometimes, the error can arise from