How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER188 - Order &1 item &2 schedule line &3: Quantity in component missing

/SCMB/ORDER188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Order &1 item &2 schedule line &3: Quantity in component missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER188 - Order &1 item &2 schedule line &3: Quantity in component missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER188 indicates that there is a missing quantity in the component for a specific order item and schedule line. This error typically occurs in the context of supply chain management, particularly when dealing with order processing and scheduling in SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management).
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Component Quantity: The component that is supposed to be linked to the order item does not have a specified quantity. This can happen if the component was not properly defined in the order or if there was an error during the order creation process.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the product or the order type may not be set up correctly, leading to missing data in the order processing.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that prevent the system from determining the required quantity for the component.
  
  
  Incomplete BOM (Bill