How To Fix 88431 - Quantity limit for sales unit cannot exceed &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Quantity limit for sales unit cannot exceed &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88431 - Quantity limit for sales unit cannot exceed & ?

  The SAP error message 88431, "Quantity limit for sales unit cannot exceed &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the quantity of a product being sold in a sales order or delivery. This error indicates that the quantity specified exceeds the allowed limit for the sales unit defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Sales Unit Configuration: The sales unit for the material may have a defined maximum limit that is being exceeded in the transaction.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have restrictions on the sales unit that are not being adhered to in the sales order.
  Sales Order Quantity: The quantity entered in the sales order or delivery may be higher than what is permissible based on the sales unit settings.
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Issues: There may be discrepancies between the unit of measure used in the sales order and the unit of measure defined in the material master.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Review the material master record for the specific material to ensure that the sales unit and its limits are correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the material master in transaction MM03.
  Adjust Sales Order Quantity: If the quantity entered in the sales order exceeds the allowed limit, adjust the quantity to comply with the defined limits.
  Review Sales Unit Configuration: Check the configuration of the sales unit in the system. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) under Sales and Distribution settings.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant: If you are unsure about the configuration or how to adjust the settings, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP Basis or functional consultant who can provide guidance based on your specific system setup.
  Testing: After making any changes, test the sales order or delivery process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  VA01 - Create Sales Order
  VA02 - Change Sales Order
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on sales unit configuration and material master settings.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If the business process requires a different handling of sales units, consider implementing user exits or BAdIs to customize the behavior.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.