How To Fix FSH_PP_MD073 - Component quantity is copied as deviation quantity for header variants

FSH_PP_MD073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_MD - Message Class for PP Master Data

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Component quantity is copied as deviation quantity for header variants

What causes this issue?

The component quantity is copied as the default value for all variants.
If you want to assign different requirement quantities to the individual
variants, then you should select the component and navigate in to the
variant data screen using the button <ZK>Variant Data</>. You can then
maintain the quantities deviating from the standard quantity.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_MD073 - Component quantity is copied as deviation quantity for header variants ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD073, which states "Component quantity is copied as deviation quantity for header variants," typically occurs in the context of production planning and variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or issue with the component quantities defined for a variant of a product.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Variant 
  Configuration Issues: The error often arises when there are inconsistencies in the configuration of the product variants. This can happen if the component quantities for a specific variant are not correctly defined or if they deviate from the standard quantities.
  
  
  Deviation Quantity Settings: The system may be trying to copy a component quantity that is set as a deviation quantity, which is not allowed in certain contexts or configurations.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the materials involved, such as incorrect BOM (Bill of Materials) settings or missing entries.
  
  
  Production Order Settings: If the production order