How To Fix MU104 - Cannot determine the quantity of components for procurement material &1.

MU104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Cannot determine the quantity of components for procurement material &1.

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU104 - Cannot determine the quantity of components for procurement material &1. ?

  The SAP error message MU104 "Cannot determine the quantity of components for procurement material &1" typically occurs in the context of material requirements planning (MRP) or when trying to create a production order or purchase requisition for a material that has components associated with it. This error indicates that the system is unable to calculate the required quantity of components for the specified procurement material.
  Causes:
  
  Missing BOM (Bill of Materials): The material may not have a BOM defined, which is necessary for the system to determine the components required for production.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data for the procurement material may be incomplete or incorrect, particularly in the MRP views.
  Invalid MRP Type: The MRP type assigned to the material may not be suitable for the type of procurement being attempted.
  Routing Issues: If the material is linked to a routing, there may be issues with the routing that prevent the