How To Fix /SAPMP/CIF008 - Zero not permissible as operation quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/CIF -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Zero not permissible as operation quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/CIF008 - Zero not permissible as operation quantity ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/CIF008 Zero not permissible as operation quantity typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) modules when there is an attempt to process a production order or a planned order with an operation quantity of zero. This error indicates that the system does not allow an operation to be executed with a quantity of zero, as it does not make sense in the context of production planning and execution.
  Cause:
  
  Zero Quantity in Order: The most common cause is that the operation quantity for a production order or planned order has been set to zero, either due to incorrect data entry or a misconfiguration in the planning process.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from one system to another (e.g., from SAP ERP to SAP APO), there may be issues with the data mapping or transformation that result in zero quantities being sent.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the configuration of the production process can lead to situations where the system calculates a zero operation quantity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Order Quantity: Review the production order or planned order in question to ensure that the operation quantity is set correctly. If it is zero, update it to a valid quantity.
  Review Planning Data: Check the planning data and parameters to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes reviewing the master data for materials, bills of materials (BOMs), and routing.
  Data Transfer Validation: If the error is occurring during data transfer, validate the data being sent to ensure that it does not contain zero quantities. This may involve checking the source system for any issues.
  Error Handling in Custom Code: If there is any custom code or user exits involved in the order processing, review that code to ensure it handles quantities correctly and does not inadvertently set them to zero.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order) or MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to investigate the orders and their quantities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.