How To Fix FMFG327 - Quantity &3 from PO &1 item &2 must be a whole number

FMFG327 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG - U.S. Federal Government Message Class

• Message number: 327

• Message text: Quantity &3 from PO &1 item &2 must be a whole number

What causes this issue?

A quantity other than a whole number was used to attempt to create
assets. Since each line item in the purchase order has one asset
created for each of the items in the quantity fields, fractions, or
decimal purchase orders cannot be handled by the program.

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?

Create the appropriate accountable property assets manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG327 - Quantity &3 from PO &1 item &2 must be a whole number ?

  The SAP error message FMFG327 indicates that there is an issue with the quantity specified in a Purchase Order (PO) line item. Specifically, the error states that the quantity must be a whole number, meaning it cannot be a decimal or fractional value. This error typically arises in the context of financial or materials management processes where whole numbers are required for certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Decimal Quantity: The quantity entered in the Purchase Order (PO) is a decimal (e.g., 10.5) instead of a whole number (e.g., 10).
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to only accept whole numbers for certain materials or services, particularly in cases where fractional quantities do not make sense (e.g., items that cannot be divided).
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered a decimal value during the creation or modification of the PO.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Quantity: Review the quantity entered for the specified item in the Purchase Order.