How To Fix AH917 - Quantity for operand update is to high

AH917 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 917

• Message text: Quantity for operand update is to high

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the update of a billing quantity read from the
consumption history. The value &V1& in the &V2& field is higher then the
maximum permitted value.

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

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check how the value was determined and make sure that it does not exceed
the maximum permitted value of 9,999,999,999.9999999.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH917 - Quantity for operand update is to high ?

  The SAP error message AH917 ("Quantity for operand update is too high") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements within the SAP system. This error indicates that the quantity being processed for a particular operation exceeds the allowable limits set in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Exceeding Maximum Quantity: The quantity being entered for a material movement (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer posting) exceeds the maximum quantity allowed for that operation.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the material master or movement types that restrict the quantity that can be processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter an incorrect quantity, leading to this error.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the batch quantity may not match the quantity being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Quantity: Verify the quantity being entered and ensure it is within the allowable limits. If necessary, split the transaction into smaller quantities.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for