CP278 - Scheduled with base quantity 0 of material & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Scheduled with base quantity 0 of material & in plant &

What causes this issue?

You want to schedule routings and then transfer the results to the
material master.
The routings for material &V1& are scheduled with a lot size of 0 since
no base quantity is maintained in the material master record.

System Response

The only results of scheduling for a lot size of 0 are times that are
independent of lot size, such as queue time or move time.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, change the base quantity of material &V1& before
proceeding with your scheduling run.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP278 - Scheduled with base quantity 0 of material & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CP278 indicates that a production order or a planned order has been scheduled with a base quantity of zero for a specific material in a particular plant. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, where the system expects a valid quantity to be scheduled for production.
  Cause:
  
  Zero Base Quantity: The most direct cause of this error is that the base quantity for the production order or planned order is set to zero. This can happen due to incorrect planning data, manual entry errors, or issues in the bill of materials (BOM) or routing.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up, leading to a situation where the system cannot determine a valid quantity for scheduling.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the material master or in the planning strategy can lead to a situation where the system calculates a base quantity of zero.
  Demand Management: If there is no demand for the material, the system may not generate a valid production quantity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Production Order/Planned Order: Review the production order or planned order in question. Ensure that the base quantity is set correctly and is greater than zero.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly, including the base unit of measure and planning parameters.
  Check BOM and Routing: Ensure that the bill of materials and routing for the material are correctly defined and that they do not lead to a zero quantity being calculated.
  Demand Management: Verify if there is any demand for the material. If there is no demand, consider creating a sales order or a forecast to generate demand.
  Re-run Planning: If changes have been made to the master data or orders, re-run the planning process (e.g., MRP run) to see if it resolves the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), CO01 (Create Production Order), or CO02 (Change Production Order) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in the planning process, review any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the scheduling logic.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in production planning.