How To Fix VMP_MSG107 - MBOM item quantity does not match with number of distinct instances (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 107

• Message text: MBOM item quantity does not match with number of distinct instances (&1)

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

System determined that the MBOM item quantity does not match the total
number of distinct instances assigned to it.

How to fix this error?

To match the MBOM item quantity and instances, perform either of the
following:
Edit the MBOM Item quantity to reflect the actual number of geometric
instances.
Add or remove the geometric instances to match the MBOM item quantity in
the following ways:
If the target MBOM is non-configurable, add or remove individual
instances belonging to the MBOM Item.
If the target MBOM is configurable, add or remove individual instances
that have same geometric object dependency.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG107 - MBOM item quantity does not match with number of distinct instances (&1) ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG107 indicates that there is a mismatch between the quantity of a Material Bill of Materials (MBOM) item and the number of distinct instances of that item in the system. This typically occurs during the production planning or execution processes when the system expects a certain quantity of components based on the BOM configuration, but the actual instances do not match that expectation.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in BOM Configuration: The quantity defined in the BOM for a specific component does not match the number of instances that are being processed or produced.
  Incorrect Production Order: The production order may have been created with incorrect quantities or references to the BOM.
  Changes in BOM: If the BOM was modified after the production order was created, it could lead to discrepancies.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of production orders or BOMs can lead to mismatches.
  Versioning Issues: If different versions of the BOM are being used, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify BOM Configuration: Check the BOM for the material in question to ensure that the quantities are correctly defined. Make sure that the number of instances matches the expected quantity.
  Check Production Order: Review the production order to ensure that it references the correct BOM and that the quantities are accurate.
  Update BOM: If changes were made to the BOM, ensure that the production order is updated to reflect these changes.
  Recreate Production Order: If the production order is significantly out of sync with the BOM, consider deleting and recreating the production order with the correct details.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM), CO03 (Display Production Order), and C223 (Change BOM) to investigate and make necessary changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP environment, ensure that it is not affecting the BOM or production order processing.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the production process can proceed without further errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.