How To Fix OIJ_NOM031 - Nomination is not balanced for &3. Check the line item quantities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIJ_NOM - TSW - Nominaition message class

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Nomination is not balanced for &3. Check the line item quantities

What causes this issue?

For each material of the nomination, the inbound and outbound
quantities are summed up. Any differing units of measure are converted
in the header unit, which is defaulted from the transport system.
Whether a quantity needs to be evaluated as inbound or outbound, is
defined by the movement scenario through the document indicator and
schedule item type.
If the sum of the inbound and outbound quantities differ, the
nomination is not balanced for that particular material.
For material &V3&, the nomination is not in balance.
The inbound quantity is &V1& whereas the outbound quantity is &V2&.

System Response

The severity of the material imbalance for the nomination transaction
is determined by the validation Customizing.
This Customizng determines whether you can save the nomination and
whether the imbalance causes an 'incomplete' nomination status.

How to fix this error?

Check the material quantities and/or add further lines to adjust the
balance.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIJ_NOM031 - Nomination is not balanced for &3. Check the line item quantities ?

  The SAP error message OIJ_NOM031, which states "Nomination is not balanced for &3. Check the line item quantities," typically occurs in the context of the Oil and Gas industry within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with nominations in the Oil Industry Solution (OIS) module.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is an imbalance in the quantities specified in the nomination. In a nomination process, the total quantity of the nomination must match the sum of the line item quantities. If there is a discrepancy, the system will trigger this error message. Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Quantity Entries: The total quantity entered in the nomination does not match the sum of the quantities in the individual line items.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as typos or incorrect values.
  Missing Line Items: Some line items may be missing or not properly accounted for in the nomination.
  Changes in Line Items: If line items were modified after the total quantity was set, this could lead to an imbalance.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OIJ_NOM031 error, follow these steps:
  
  Review Nomination Details: Check the nomination details to ensure that the total quantity matches the sum of the line item quantities.
  Verify Line Items: Go through each line item associated with the nomination and confirm that the quantities are correctly entered and accounted for.
  Adjust Quantities: If discrepancies are found, adjust the quantities in either the total or the line items to ensure they are balanced.
  Check for Missing Items: Ensure that all necessary line items are included in the nomination.
  Re-save the Nomination: After making the necessary adjustments, save the nomination again and check if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing nominations, such as OIJNOM (Nomination Management).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files specific to the Oil Industry Solution for detailed guidance on nominations and error handling.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to create and modify nominations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the quantities, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the OIJ_NOM031 error, allowing you to proceed with your nomination process.