How To Fix FRMLMSC222 - Substance &1 is input and output substance in formula &2

FRMLMSC222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Substance &1 is input and output substance in formula &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

During explosion the difference between the values for input and output
is determined in order to calculate the ratios.
<ZH>Example:</>
100 units of the output substance SUB_1 are created using a recipe
formula, while the input substances SUB_1 and SUB_2 are in a 20:80
ratio. To create 80 (100-20) units of SUB_1, you need 80 units of SUB_2
(the ratio of SUB_1/SUB_2 = 1).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLMSC222 - Substance &1 is input and output substance in formula &2 ?

  The SAP error message FRMLMSC222 indicates that there is a problem with a formula in the SAP system where a substance is being used as both an input and output substance. This situation is not allowed because it creates a logical inconsistency in the formula.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A substance (material) is defined as both an input and an output in the same formula. This can happen during the creation or modification of a formula in the SAP system, particularly in the context of product formulation or recipe management.
  The formula is set up incorrectly, leading to confusion in the calculation of quantities or the relationships between the substances involved.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Formula: 
  
  Go to the formula (recipe) in question and check the list of input and output substances.
  Identify the substance that is causing the conflict (as indicated by the error message).
  
  
  
  Modify the Formula:
  
  Decide