How To Fix 06071 - Quantity overflow in base unit of measure

06071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Quantity overflow in base unit of measure

What causes this issue?

The ordered quantity (in the <GL:base_unit_of_measure>base unit</>)
exceeds the internal maximum quantity.

How to fix this error?

Check to see that the entered quantity/unit of measure are correct.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06071 - Quantity overflow in base unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message "06071 Quantity overflow in base unit of measure" typically occurs when the system encounters a quantity that exceeds the maximum limit that can be represented in the base unit of measure for a material. This can happen in various transactions, such as goods movements, inventory management, or when processing sales orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Exceeds Limits: The most common cause is that the quantity being processed exceeds the maximum value that can be stored in the field for the base unit of measure. This limit is defined by the data type used in the database (e.g., integer, decimal).
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: If the base unit of measure is not configured correctly or if there are inconsistencies in the unit of measure settings, it can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of quantities that are too large can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quantity: Verify the quantity being