How To Fix RMSFRMDIA495 - No base quantity has been entered for the formula

RMSFRMDIA495 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSFRMDIA -

• Message number: 495

• Message text: No base quantity has been entered for the formula

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a base quantity for the formula. This value is
automatically replaced by the primary output quantity or the reference
quantity entered in the cost view. Since the relationship between the
base quantity and the primary output quantity is determined first in
costing, the lack of one of the two quantities means a simplified
calculation must take place.

System Response

The relationship between the base quantity and the primary output
quantity is not determined in the calculation.

How to fix this error?

If you want the relationship between the base quantity and primary
output quantity to be determined, specify a value for the base
quantity.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RMSFRMDIA495 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSFRMDIA495, which states "No base quantity has been entered for the formula," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Recipe Management or Product Lifecycle Management modules. This error indicates that a required field for the base quantity in a formula or recipe has not been filled out, which is essential for the system to process the formula correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Quantity: The most common cause is that the base quantity field in the formula or recipe has not been populated. This field is crucial as it defines the standard quantity for the recipe or formula.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the recipe or formula that prevent the base quantity from being recognized.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the base quantity when creating or modifying the formula.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Base Quantity: Go to the formula or recipe in question and ensure that the