How To Fix 5N866 - Please enter both number and unit

5N866 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 866

• Message text: Please enter both number and unit

What causes this issue?

You have not yet entered a number for this subtype record. Both number
and unit must be entered together.

System Response

The infotype record cannot be stored.

How to fix this error?

Enter a number for the unit and save the record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N866 - Please enter both number and unit ?

  The SAP error message 5N866 ("Please enter both number and unit") typically occurs in scenarios where a quantity is expected but either the number or the unit of measure is missing in the input fields. This error is common in various transactions, such as when entering material quantities in inventory management, sales orders, or production orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity: The user has not entered a numeric value in the quantity field.
  Missing Unit of Measure: The user has not selected or entered a unit of measure (e.g., pieces, kilograms, liters) corresponding to the quantity.
  Incorrect Field Configuration: The field settings in the transaction might be configured in a way that requires both fields to be filled.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering one of the required fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that both the quantity and the unit of measure fields are filled in correctly. Enter a valid numeric value in the quantity