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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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. Ensure that it is a whole number without any decimal places.
  Modify the PO: If the quantity is incorrect, modify the Purchase Order to reflect a whole number. This can typically be done in the PO transaction (e.g., ME22N for changing a PO).
  Review Material Master Data: If the issue persists, check the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the settings for the material allow for whole number quantities.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check if there are any specific settings that enforce whole number quantities for the relevant material types or purchasing groups.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained to enter quantities correctly to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to Purchase Orders include ME21N (Create PO), ME22N (Change PO), and ME23N (Display PO).
  Material Master: You can check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to see if there are any restrictions on the quantity.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on handling Purchase Orders and understanding quantity requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMFG327 error and ensure that the quantities in your Purchase Orders are correctly formatted as whole numbers.