How To Fix 61024 - A calculation of the total quantity is not possible

61024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 024

• Message text: A calculation of the total quantity is not possible

What causes this issue?

The values in fields <LS>partial lot quantity</> and
<LS>number of partial lots</> are multiplied to calculate the total
planning order quantity. The number which results from the values that
you entered does not fit in the <LS>order quantity</> field.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Either reduce the partial lot quantity or the number of partial lots.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61024 - A calculation of the total quantity is not possible ?

  The SAP error message 61024, which states "A calculation of the total quantity is not possible," typically occurs in the context of inventory management, production planning, or logistics. This error indicates that the system is unable to compute the total quantity for a particular operation, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: Required data for the calculation may be missing or incomplete. This could include missing material master data, BOM (Bill of Materials) data, or routing information.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in quantity calculations.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as mismatched units of measure or incorrect stock levels.
  Document Status: The document (e.g., production order, purchase order) may be in a status that does not allow for quantity calculations.
  Batch Management Issues: If batch management is enabled, issues with batch data can also lead to this