How To Fix FRMLMSC212 - Target input quantity does not exist; total of input quantities is used

FRMLMSC212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLMSC - RMS-FRM: Miscellaneous Messages for Formula

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Target input quantity does not exist; total of input quantities is used

What causes this issue?

The system calculates the percentages of the quantities of the input
materials and substances (input quantities) from the
<DS:DE.FRMLE_INP_TGT_QTY>target input quantity</>. If this does not
exist, the system uses the total of the input quantities entered as a
basis for calculation.

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?

In the consistency check the system checks, for example, whether the
target input quantity is equal to the total of the input quantites. You
have to enter the target input quantity if you want to use this check
in the consistency check.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FRMLMSC212 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLMSC212 typically occurs in the context of production planning or material management when dealing with formulas or recipes in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a target input quantity for a specific material or component in a formula or recipe, and as a result, it defaults to using the total of the input quantities instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Target Input Quantity: The target input quantity for a specific component in the formula or recipe is not defined or is set to zero.
  Incorrect Formula Configuration: The formula or recipe may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in the expected input quantities.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the materials or components involved in the formula.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of a formula, the system may be referencing an outdated or incorrect version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Formula Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the formula