How To Fix FRMLMSC213 - Base quantity does not exist; total of output quantities is used

FRMLMSC213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Base quantity does not exist; total of output quantities is used

What causes this issue?

The system calculates the percentages of the quantities of the output
materials and substances (output quantities) from the
<DS:DE.FRMLE_BASEQUAN>base quantity</>. This describes the maximum
practical output. If the base quantity does not exist, the system uses
the total of the output quantites as a basis for the 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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLMSC213 - Base quantity does not exist; total of output quantities is used ?

  The SAP error message FRMLMSC213 indicates that there is an issue with the base quantity in a formula or recipe. This error typically arises in the context of production planning or material management when the system is unable to find a valid base quantity for the output quantities specified in a formula or recipe.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Quantity: The base quantity for the formula or recipe has not been defined or is missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the formula or recipe may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to determine the base quantity.
  Output Quantities: The total of the output quantities specified in the formula does not match the expected base quantity, or the output quantities are not properly defined.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the materials or components involved in the formula.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Define Base Quantity: Ensure that a valid base quantity is defined