How To Fix VQ296 - No formulae are set for the order incoming quantity!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 296

• Message text: No formulae are set for the order incoming quantity!

What causes this issue?

No formula is entered for the key figure in the update rule of the
order entry quantity.

System Response

The conversion factor from product allocation control is ignored.
Factor '1' is always assumed.d

How to fix this error?

If you want the conversion factor to be taken into account, enter a
formula for the order entry quantity key figure. Formula 146 can be
used directly or as a reference.
To improve system performance, you can do without the formula, as long
as the conversion factor is always '1'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ296 - No formulae are set for the order incoming quantity! ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VQ296 - No formulae are set for the order incoming quantity!
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when the system tries to calculate or process the order incoming quantity for a production order or process order, but no formula has been maintained or assigned for this calculation. The system relies on formulae to determine quantities such as components required, scrap, or yield during order processing. If these formulae are missing or not properly maintained, the system cannot proceed and throws this error.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Missing or incomplete formula maintenance in the order type or routing.
  Formula for calculating the order incoming quantity is not defined in the master data.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the production order or process order setup.
  The system expects a formula to convert or calculate quantities (e.g., from planned quantity to order incoming quantity), but none is found.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Formula Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction CA02 (Change Routing) or CA03 (Display Routing) and verify if the formulae for the relevant operation or component are maintained.
  For process orders, check the formula maintenance in the process order or recipe.
  
  
  
  Maintain Formulae:
  
  Use transaction C201 or C202 (Formula Maintenance) to create or maintain the required formulae.
  Ensure that the formula for calculating the order incoming quantity is correctly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Order Type and Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the order type in SPRO under Production -> Shop Floor Control -> Order -> Order Types.
  Ensure that the order type is correctly linked to the formula or calculation routines.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the material master, BOM, and routing to ensure all necessary data for quantity calculation is maintained.
  Check if the BOM components have correct quantities and if any formulas are required for special components.
  
  
  
  Review User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If custom logic is implemented (user exits, BADIs), ensure that the formula calculation logic is correctly handled.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Order:
  
  After maintaining the formulae, try to reprocess or save the order again.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transactions:
  
  CA01/CA02/CA03 – Routing maintenance
  C201/C202 – Formula maintenance
  CO01/CO02 – Production order creation/change
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to formula maintenance and order quantity calculation.
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO -> Production -> Shop Floor Control -> Order -> Order Types
  SPRO -> Production -> Basic Data -> Formulas
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VQ296 indicates missing formulae for calculating the order incoming quantity. To resolve it, maintain the required formulae in the routing or formula maintenance transactions, verify order type configuration, and ensure all master data is complete. Once the formulae are set, the system can calculate the incoming quantity and proceed without error.