How To Fix 40119 - Component quantity too high - approval will be withdrawn

40119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Component quantity too high - approval will be withdrawn

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40119 - Details

• The SAP error message 40119, "Component quantity too high - approval will be withdrawn," typically occurs in the context of production planning and material management. This error indicates that the quantity of a component being used in a production order or a bill of materials (BOM) exceeds the approved or allowed quantity. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Excess Component Quantity: The quantity of a component specified in the production order or BOM exceeds the maximum allowed quantity set in the system.
  Approval Workflow: The system may have an approval workflow in place that restricts the use of components beyond a certain quantity. If the quantity exceeds this limit, the approval is withdrawn.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the material master or BOM that define maximum quantities for components.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of the production order or BOM can