How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC006 - Enter a minimum order quantity that is less than the standard quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC - Manage Info Records Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Enter a minimum order quantity that is less than the standard quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC006 - Enter a minimum order quantity that is less than the standard quantity ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC006 typically occurs in the context of purchasing and inventory management when there is a discrepancy between the minimum order quantity and the standard quantity defined for a material. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Minimum Order Quantity Setting: The error indicates that the minimum order quantity you are trying to enter is greater than or equal to the standard quantity. This can happen if the minimum order quantity is set incorrectly in the material master or if the user is trying to enter a value that does not comply with the defined parameters.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have been configured incorrectly, leading to inconsistencies between the minimum order quantity and the standard quantity.
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record: The purchasing info record for the vendor and material combination may have incorrect settings, particularly regarding the minimum order quantity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing view.
  Verify the values for the minimum order quantity and standard quantity. Ensure that the minimum order quantity is less than the standard quantity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME13 to display the purchasing info record for the relevant vendor and material.
  Check the minimum order quantity field and adjust it if necessary to ensure it is less than the standard quantity.
  
  
  
  Update Standard Quantity:
  
  If the standard quantity is set incorrectly, you may need to update it in the material master or the purchasing info record to reflect the correct values.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct values for minimum order quantity and standard quantity, consult with your procurement or inventory management team to ensure compliance with business rules.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to re-enter the order or purchasing document to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order (to test after changes)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and purchasing info records.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to material master data and purchasing info records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC006 and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.