How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_SOS004 - Enter a maximum order quantity that is greater than the minimum order qty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_SOS - Messages for Source of Supply

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter a maximum order quantity that is greater than the minimum order qty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_SOS004 - Enter a maximum order quantity that is greater than the minimum order qty ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_SOS004 indicates that there is an issue with the order quantity specified in a purchasing document, such as a purchase order or a purchase requisition. Specifically, the error states that the maximum order quantity must be greater than the minimum order quantity. 
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The material master or vendor master data may have been configured incorrectly, leading to a situation where the maximum order quantity is set less than or equal to the minimum order quantity.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: When creating or modifying a purchase order, the user may have inadvertently entered a maximum order quantity that does not comply with the defined minimum order quantity.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The settings in the material master record for the specific material may not align with the purchasing requirements, particularly in the purchasing view.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the purchasing view for the material in question.
  Verify the values for the minimum order quantity and maximum order quantity. Ensure that the maximum order quantity is greater than the minimum order quantity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Purchase Order/Requisition:
  
  If you are entering a purchase order or requisition, review the quantities you have entered.
  Make sure that the maximum order quantity is set correctly and is greater than the minimum order quantity.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Ensure that any purchasing info records associated with the vendor and material do not have conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the material or vendor master data, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator to make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or modify the purchase order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  XK03 - Display Vendor Master
  ME21N - Create Purchase Order
  ME52N - Change Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to purchasing and material management for further insights into order quantity settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the APPL_MM_PUR_SOS004 error message in SAP.