How To Fix FRMLDLG428 - Formula only contains secondary outputs and no primary output

FRMLDLG428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Formula only contains secondary outputs and no primary output

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FRMLDLG428 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG428 indicates that a formula in the SAP system is defined in such a way that it only produces secondary outputs and does not have a primary output. This can occur in various contexts, such as in the formulation of products in SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or in the context of production planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  Formula Definition: The formula is defined to only yield secondary outputs (like by-products or co-products) without a primary output (the main product).
  Incorrect Configuration: The formula might have been incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of a primary output.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during the data entry process, where the primary output was not specified or was inadvertently omitted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Formula Configuration:
  
  Go to the formula configuration in the relevant module (e.g., Recipe Management).
  Ensure that at least one primary output is defined in the formula. This is typically the main product that