How To Fix MSR_INSP_MESSAGES177 - Subitem quantity deviates from BOM definition: item &1/&2

MSR_INSP_MESSAGES177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_INSP_MESSAGES - Messages for Inspections

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Subitem quantity deviates from BOM definition: item &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES177 - Subitem quantity deviates from BOM definition: item &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES177 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the quantity of a subitem being processed and the quantity defined in the Bill of Materials (BOM) for that item. This typically occurs during production or inspection processes when the system checks the quantities against the BOM definitions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity of the subitem being processed does not match the quantity specified in the BOM. This can happen if:
  
  The production order or inspection lot is created with a different quantity than what is defined in the BOM.
  The BOM has been changed after the production order was created, leading to inconsistencies.
  Manual adjustments or errors in data entry during the production or inspection process.
  
  
  
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: The BOM may not be correctly configured, or the wrong BOM may be assigned to the material.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the BOM, the system may be referencing an outdated version.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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