How To Fix EI174 - Maintain the quantity

EI174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Maintain the quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI174 - Maintain the quantity ?

  The SAP error message EI174 "Maintain the quantity" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management processes, particularly when dealing with goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory adjustments. This error indicates that a required quantity has not been specified or is missing in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a quantity in the relevant field when trying to perform a transaction (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, stock transfer).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the material master or movement types that require a quantity to be specified but are not set up correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the quantity or may have entered an invalid value (e.g., zero or negative quantity).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered a valid quantity in the appropriate field. If you are performing