How To Fix FRMLINF126 - Bill of material cannot be generated; primary output contains no material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLINF - RMS-FRM: Messages f. Info System (Search/Output Fct.)Formula

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Bill of material cannot be generated; primary output contains no material

What causes this issue?

No material is assigned to the primary output but a material is required
as a header material for the bill of material to be generated.

System Response

The bill of material is not generated.

How to fix this error?

Assign a material to the primary output.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLINF126 - Bill of material cannot be generated; primary output contains no material ?

  The SAP error message FRMLINF126 indicates that the system is unable to generate a Bill of Material (BOM) because the primary output does not contain any material. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning or when working with formulas in SAP, particularly in the process industries.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The primary output material may not be defined in the material master. This could mean that the material has not been created or is not active.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the production process or the formula may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a primary output material.
  Incomplete Recipe/Formulation: The recipe or formulation being used may not have been fully defined, resulting in no primary output being specified.
  Status of the Material: The material might be in a status that prevents it from being used (e.g., blocked, inactive).
  Missing Dependencies: There may be dependencies or prerequisites that have not been met, such as missing components or inputs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the primary output material exists in the material master. If it does not, create the material using transaction code MM01.
  Review Recipe/Formulation: Ensure that the recipe or formulation is correctly defined and that the primary output material is specified. You can check this in transaction code C201 (for recipes) or C202 (for formulas).
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is active and not blocked. You can check the status in the material master record.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the production process to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the production version or the settings in the relevant configuration transactions.
  Dependencies and Inputs: Ensure that all necessary components and inputs are available and correctly defined in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  C201: Create Recipe
  C202: Change Recipe
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BOMs, recipes, and material management for further insights into the configuration and setup.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.