How To Fix MILL_SD046 - If factor is greater than 1, make sure SUB indicator is not set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_SD - Messages from Sales

• Message number: 046

• Message text: If factor is greater than 1, make sure SUB indicator is not set

What causes this issue?

If the item factor is greater than one, you must make sure that the
single-unit batch (SUB) indicator in the batch creation dialog box is
not set. If the single-unit batch indicator is set, the entire item
quantity (factor * individual length) is posted to the individual length
of the batch at goods receipt of the returns delivery!

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?

Make sure that if the factor is greater than one, the single-unit batch
indicator is not set.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_SD046 - If factor is greater than 1, make sure SUB indicator is not set ?

  The SAP error message MILL_SD046 typically occurs in the context of production planning or sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with the configuration of materials and their associated parameters. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the settings related to the quantity conversion factors for a material.
  Cause:
  The error message "If factor is greater than 1, make sure SUB indicator is not set" suggests that there is a quantity conversion factor defined for a material that is greater than 1, but the "SUB" (substitution) indicator is activated. The "SUB" indicator is used to indicate that a material can be substituted for another, which may not be appropriate when the conversion factor is greater than 1.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views for the material.
  Look for the "Conversion Factor" settings and the "SUB" indicator.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Conversion Factor:
  
  If the conversion factor is indeed greater than 1, you need to ensure that the "SUB" indicator is not set. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant view in the material master.
  Unchecking the "SUB" indicator if it is checked.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Related Materials:
  
  If the material is part of a BOM (Bill of Materials) or a routing, ensure that the related materials do not have conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material master data and the specific error message for additional context and guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  CS03 - Display BOM
  CA03 - Display Routing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  User Roles: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues: 
  
  If you are unsure about the changes, consult with your colleagues or a SAP functional consultant who specializes in materials management or production planning.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MILL_SD046 error and ensure that your material settings are correctly configured.