How To Fix 61212 - An order quantity of 0 is not allowed

61212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 212

• Message text: An order quantity of 0 is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61212 - An order quantity of 0 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message "61212 An order quantity of 0 is not allowed" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or production order) with a quantity of zero. This is not permitted in SAP because an order with a quantity of zero does not make sense in the context of inventory management, procurement, or production.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The most common cause is that the user has inadvertently entered a quantity of zero when creating or modifying an order.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or through a batch input session, there may be a mapping issue that results in a zero quantity being sent.
  Business Logic: Certain business processes may not allow for zero quantities due to specific business rules or configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input fields in the order creation or modification screen to