How To Fix PAMS169 - Consumption of the requirement could not be calculated

PAMS169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAMS - Messages for Graphical Planning Board

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Consumption of the requirement could not be calculated

What causes this issue?

The activity type relevant for the calculation of the consumption has
unit &V1& with dimension &V2&.
The meter relevant for the calculation of the consumption has unit &V3&
with dimension &V4&.
Both dimensions must be identical.

System Response

The settlement of the current requirement is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the data in your system accordingly.

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 PAMS169 - Consumption of the requirement could not be calculated ?

  The SAP error message PAMS169, which states "Consumption of the requirement could not be calculated," typically occurs in the context of production planning and material requirements planning (MRP) processes. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The error may occur if there is missing or incorrect data in the material master, bill of materials (BOM), or routing. This can include incorrect quantities, units of measure, or missing components.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: If the configuration settings for MRP or production planning are not set up correctly, it can lead to issues in calculating consumption.
  
  
  Stock Levels: If there are discrepancies in stock levels or if the stock is not available as expected, the system may not be able to calculate the consumption.
  
  
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the MRP run can also lead to this error. This includes