How To Fix EBW025 - Quantity too large for sales statistics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBW - IS-U Business Information Warehouse

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Quantity too large for sales statistics

What causes this issue?

Quantity &V1& is to be updated in the sales statistics. However, it
exceeds the maximum admissible size.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Check how this value has been calculated and ensure that the value does
not exceed the maximum admissible size of 99.999.999.999.999,999
Alternatively, ensure that the quantity in the bill line is not
statistics-relevant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBW025 - Quantity too large for sales statistics ?

  The SAP error message EBW025 ("Quantity too large for sales statistics") typically occurs when the quantity of a sales order, delivery, or billing document exceeds the maximum limit defined in the system for sales statistics. This can happen due to various reasons, such as incorrect data entry, system configuration issues, or limitations in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Exceeding Quantity Limits: The quantity entered in the sales document exceeds the maximum allowable limit set in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry by users, such as entering an excessively large number by mistake.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured with limits that are too low for the business requirements.
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints in the database that limit the size of the quantity field.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Quantity Entry: Verify the quantity entered in the sales document. Ensure that it is within reasonable limits.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to sales statistics. This may involve reviewing the settings in transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to ensure that the limits are appropriate for your business needs.
  Adjust Limits: If the limits are too low, consider adjusting them in the configuration settings to accommodate larger quantities.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), and VF01 (Create Billing Document) where this error might occur.
  User Exits and BAdIs: Check if there are any user exits or BAdIs (Business Add-Ins) that might be affecting the quantity calculations or validations.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EBW025 error and implement a suitable solution.