How To Fix RM051 - Enter reference quantity or choose "activities"

RM051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Enter reference quantity or choose "activities"

What causes this issue?

You tried to trigger the posting without entering a reference quantity.
Therefore, the system has no reference value to determine the target
activities.

How to fix this error?

Enter a reference quantity if you want to post the target activities
for all operations.
Choose |@0Q@ or F8 to process operations without reference to the
routing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM051 - Enter reference quantity or choose "activities" ?

  The SAP error message RM051, which states "Enter reference quantity or choose 'activities'," typically occurs in the context of production planning or material management when a user is trying to perform an operation that requires a reference quantity to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Quantity: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a reference quantity in the relevant field. This quantity is necessary for the system to process the transaction.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being performed may require a specific type of input that has not been provided, such as selecting activities instead of entering a quantity.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected input for the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Reference Quantity: Ensure that you enter a valid reference quantity in the appropriate field. This quantity should correspond to the amount