How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCP407 - Sum of input item mass &1 is not equal to sum of output item mass &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCP -

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Sum of input item mass &1 is not equal to sum of output item mass &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP407 - Sum of input item mass &1 is not equal to sum of output item mass &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP407 indicates a discrepancy between the total mass of input items and the total mass of output items in a process, typically related to batch management or production processes. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving batch determination, production orders, or material movements where mass balance is critical.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect input of mass values for either input or output items during the creation of a production order or batch.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the material master or production process that do not align with the expected mass calculations.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, discrepancies can arise from incorrect batch specifications or missing batch data.
  Process Changes: Changes in the production process or recipe that have not been updated in the system can lead to mismatches in expected mass values.
  Material Master Data: Inconsistencies in the material master data, such as incorrect unit of measure or