How To Fix EI508 - Minimum quantity is larger than maximum quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Minimum quantity is larger than maximum quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI508 - Minimum quantity is larger than maximum quantity ?

  The SAP error message EI508, which states "Minimum quantity is larger than maximum quantity," typically occurs in the context of material management or sales and distribution processes. This error indicates that the system has detected a configuration issue where the defined minimum quantity for a certain item is greater than the maximum quantity allowed for that item. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when setting up purchasing info records, sales orders, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The minimum and maximum quantity settings in the material master or purchasing info record are incorrectly configured.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a document (like a sales order or purchase order), the user may have inadvertently entered a minimum quantity that exceeds the maximum quantity.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may have inconsistencies or incorrect values that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (e.g., purchasing, sales) for the minimum and maximum quantity settings.
  Ensure that the minimum quantity is less than or equal to the maximum quantity.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  If the error occurs in a purchasing context, check the purchasing info records (transaction code ME13) for the relevant vendor and material combination.
  Adjust the minimum and maximum quantities as necessary.
  
  
  
  Correct Document Entries:
  
  If the error arises during the creation of a sales order or purchase order, review the quantities entered in the document.
  Make sure that the minimum quantity specified does not exceed the maximum quantity.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant to ensure that the system settings align with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record), VA01 (Create Sales Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  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 for more detailed information on configuring minimum and maximum quantities in the material master or purchasing info records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI508 error and ensure that your minimum and maximum quantity settings are correctly configured.