diff --git a/addons/mrp_subcontracting/models/mrp_production.py b/addons/mrp_subcontracting/models/mrp_production.py
index 01ad28a988b..788a73e31d2 100644
--- a/addons/mrp_subcontracting/models/mrp_production.py
+++ b/addons/mrp_subcontracting/models/mrp_production.py
@@ -46,6 +46,8 @@ class MrpProduction(models.Model):
         for sml in self.move_raw_ids.move_line_ids:
             if sml.tracking != 'none' and not sml.lot_id:
                 raise UserError(_('You must enter a serial number for each line of %s') % sml.product_id.display_name)
+        if self.move_raw_ids and not any(self.move_raw_ids.mapped('quantity_done')):
+            raise UserError(_("You must indicate a non-zero amount consumed for at least one of your components"))
         consumption_issues = self._get_consumption_issues()
         if consumption_issues:
             return self._action_generate_consumption_wizard(consumption_issues)