How To Fix VQ281 - Consumption intervals are not used!

VQ281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Consumption intervals are not used!

What causes this issue?

During the check against product allocation using the discrete method,
the system does not take the consumption intervals into account.
The consumption intervals are only used for the cumulative check.

System Response

The intervals defined are ignored during product allocation.

How to fix this error?

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.

VQ281 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  VQ281 - Consumption intervals are not used!
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when the system expects consumption intervals to be defined for a particular process (usually in the context of repetitive manufacturing or process orders), but no consumption intervals have been maintained or activated. Consumption intervals define the time periods during which components are consumed in production orders or process orders.
  In other words, the system tries to determine when components should be withdrawn or consumed, but since no consumption intervals are set up, it cannot proceed and throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During order confirmation or goods issue for process or repetitive manufacturing orders.
  When the system tries to calculate or post component consumption but finds no valid consumption intervals.
  In repetitive manufacturing, consumption intervals are used to control the timing of component consumption relative to production.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Consumption Intervals:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction for consumption intervals.
  For repetitive manufacturing, use transaction