How To Fix CRM_SCHEDLIN_I317 - Total quantity of schedule lines exceeds the maximum field length

CRM_SCHEDLIN_I317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_SCHEDLIN_I - Item schedule lines

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Total quantity of schedule lines exceeds the maximum field length

What causes this issue?

The total quantity of the schedule lines exceeds the maximum number
allowed for the <LS>Quantity</> field for an order.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Reduce the quantity of the schedule lines so that the maximum order
quantity allowed is not exceeded. Note that you cannot delete schedule
lines unless you reduce the quantity within the schedule lines first.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_SCHEDLIN_I317 - Total quantity of schedule lines exceeds the maximum field length ?

  The SAP error message CRM_SCHEDLIN_I317 indicates that the total quantity of schedule lines exceeds the maximum field length allowed in the system. This typically occurs in the context of sales orders, delivery schedules, or similar documents where multiple schedule lines are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Exceeding Field Length: The error is primarily caused by the total quantity of schedule lines being larger than what the system can handle in a single field. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to input a very large quantity across multiple schedule lines.
  The configuration of the system has a limit on the maximum quantity that can be processed or displayed.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, this error can arise from incorrect data entry, such as entering an incorrect quantity or not properly splitting quantities across schedule lines.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the quantities correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Quantity