How To Fix RMSFRMDIA493 - Specify a quantity for the primary output

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSFRMDIA -

• Message number: 493

• Message text: Specify a quantity for the primary output

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a quantity for the primary output or the base
quantity for the formula in the I/O Materials and I/O Substances views.
The cost can only be calcuated if at least one quantity has been
specified.

System Response

The calculation is not performed.

How to fix this error?

Enter a quantity for the primary output or a base quantity for the
formula in the I/O Materials or I/O Sustances view. Calculate the
costs.

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 RMSFRMDIA493 - Specify a quantity for the primary output ?

  The SAP error message RMSFRMDIA493, which states "Specify a quantity for the primary output," typically occurs in the context of production planning or material management within the SAP system. This error indicates that a required quantity for the primary output of a production order or process has not been specified, which is necessary for the system to proceed with the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity: The primary output quantity has not been entered in the relevant field during the creation or processing of a production order, process order, or similar transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a quantity to be specified but are not being met.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the quantity or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Quantity: Go back to the transaction where the error occurred and ensure that you specify a quantity for the primary output. This is usually done