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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the BOM, the system may be referencing an outdated version.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:
  
  
  Verify BOM Configuration:
  
  Check the BOM for the material in question to ensure that the quantities are correctly defined.
  Use transaction code CS03 to display the BOM and verify the quantities for the relevant subitems.
  
  
  
  Check Production Order/Inspection Lot:
  
  Review the production order or inspection lot to ensure that the quantities match the BOM.
  If there is a discrepancy, you may need to adjust the production order or inspection lot quantities to align with the BOM.
  
  
  
  Update BOM:
  
  If the BOM needs to be updated, make the necessary changes using transaction code CS02 (Change BOM) and ensure that the correct version is active.
  
  
  
  Recreate Production Order:
  
  If the production order is significantly out of sync with the BOM, consider deleting and recreating the production order with the correct quantities.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or change logs to understand if there have been recent changes to the BOM or production processes that could have led to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  
  
  
  BOM Types: Understand the different types of BOMs (e.g., single-level, multi-level) and how they are structured in your SAP system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to BOMs and production orders.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.