How To Fix RM050 - Enter either a reference qty or choose "Components"

RM050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Enter either a reference qty or choose "Components"

What causes this issue?

You tried to post the data without entering a reference quantity.
Therefore, no reference quantities are available for the system to
calculate the material components.

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

How to fix this error?

- Enter a reference quantity if you want to post the planned quantities
for all components.
- Choose |@0Q@ or F8 to enter the material components individually with
no reference to the BOM in the following screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RM050 - Details

• The SAP error message RM050, which states "Enter either a reference qty or choose 'Components'," typically occurs in the context of production planning or material management when you are trying to create or process a production order, a goods movement, or a similar transaction that involves components and quantities.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Quantity: You are trying to process a transaction that requires a reference quantity (e.g., the quantity of the finished product) but have not entered it.
  Component Selection: You may be in a situation where you need to select components for a bill of materials (BOM) but have not done so.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction you are attempting may require specific inputs that have not been provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RM050 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Reference Quantity: Ensure that you have entered a valid reference quantity in the relevant field. This