How To Fix BK084 - Reduce the quantity entered.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Reduce the quantity entered.

What causes this issue?

You entered a consumption quantity with unit of measure &v1&. The
standard unit of measure for the combination of sender or receiver and
cost element is &V2&.
Converting the quantity you entered to unit &V2& would result in a
field overflow for the database field.

System Response

The SAP System does not accept the entry.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the consumption quantity entered.
Alternately, change the unit of measure used.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK084 - Reduce the quantity entered. ?

  The SAP error message BK084 ("Reduce the quantity entered") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when the quantity of a material being processed exceeds the available stock or the allowable limit for a particular transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory counts, or when creating purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The quantity you are trying to process exceeds the available stock in the system.
  Negative Stock Settings: The system may be configured to disallow negative stock levels, and the quantity entered would result in a negative stock situation.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not have enough stock available.
  Reservation Issues: There may be existing reservations for the material that limit the quantity available for the transaction.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the material master or movement types may restrict the quantity that can be processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels for the material in question using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Adjust Quantity: Reduce the quantity you are trying to enter to match the available stock.
  Review Reservations: Check for any existing reservations that may be affecting the available quantity using transaction code MB22 (Change Reservation).
  Batch Availability: If batch management is in use, ensure that the specific batch has enough stock available.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the configuration settings related to the material and movement types to ensure they align with your business processes.
  Inventory Count: If the stock levels are incorrect, consider performing a physical inventory count to reconcile the discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, and MB22 for managing inventory and reservations.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for any restrictions or settings that may affect stock levels.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction you are attempting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.