How To Fix FRMLMSC251 - Base quantity was copied from primary output

FRMLMSC251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Base quantity was copied from primary output

What causes this issue?

No value has been specified for the base quantity of the formula.

System Response

The system copied the value from the primary output.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FRMLMSC251 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLMSC251, which states "Base quantity was copied from primary output," typically occurs in the context of production planning and process management, particularly when dealing with formulas and recipes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an inconsistency in the way quantities are defined or copied in the production process. Specifically, it can occur when:
  
  
  Base Quantity Definition: The base quantity for a secondary output is not defined correctly in the recipe or formula. The system expects a specific base quantity for the secondary output, but it is trying to copy it from the primary output instead.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the recipe or formula setup, where the system is unable to determine the correct base quantity for the secondary output.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies in the master data related to the materials or outputs defined in the recipe.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FRMLMSC251 error,