How To Fix XC161 - Subcontracting component with requirements quantity of zero

XC161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Subcontracting component with requirements quantity of zero

What causes this issue?

A subcontracting order exists in SAP APO that contains components with a
requirements quantity of zero. In the ERP system, it is not possible to
create subcontracting components with a requirements quantity of zero.

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

Subcontracting component: &V1&, plant: &V2&, production version: &V3&
(Internal APO order number: &V4&)

System Response

The ERP system ignores these subcontracting components.

How to fix this error?

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 XC161 - Subcontracting component with requirements quantity of zero ?

  The SAP error message XC161 indicates that there is a subcontracting component with a requirements quantity of zero. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and materials management when a component that is supposed to be supplied to a subcontractor has not been properly defined or has a quantity that does not meet the requirements for the production order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Zero Requirements Quantity: The most direct cause is that the component in question has been assigned a requirements quantity of zero in the production order or bill of materials (BOM).
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: The BOM may not be configured correctly, leading to a situation where the system does not recognize any quantity needed for the subcontracting process.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The material master data for the component or the subcontractor may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to discrepancies in the requirements.
  Production Order Issues: The production order may not have been