How To Fix 881277 - Maximum no. of fractions exceeded: article &1, sales unit &2, packag. &3

881277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Maximum no. of fractions exceeded: article &1, sales unit &2, packag. &3

What causes this issue?

The output allows only a limited number of fractions per line. This is
exceeded for article &V1&, sales unit &V2&, and packaging &V3&.

System Response

A new line is created for the output.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of packaging units in the REA master data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881277 - Maximum no. of fractions exceeded: article &1, sales unit &2, packag. &3 ?

  The SAP error message 881277, which states "Maximum no. of fractions exceeded: article &1, sales unit &2, packag. &3," typically occurs in the context of handling packaging and sales units in SAP, particularly in the logistics and inventory management modules. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the maximum number of fractions (or sub-units) for a specific article, sales unit, or packaging has been exceeded.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Exceeding Defined Limits: The error is often caused by trying to process a quantity of an item that exceeds the predefined limits for fractions in the system. For example, if the system is set to allow a maximum of 10 fractions for a particular packaging unit, and an attempt is made to create or process more than 10 fractions, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or packaging specifications that define the maximum number