How To Fix GI116 - Additional quantities not supported for table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Additional quantities not supported for table &

D &CAUSE&
In T800A, the currencies and quantities that can be stored for each
logical G/L table are noted. In this case, additional quantities are
not stored in the table.

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?

You cannot choose the additional quantity with the table you have
selected. Please select a different logical G/L table or do not select
the additional quantity.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI116 - Additional quantities not supported for table & ?

  The SAP error message GI116 ("Additional quantities not supported for table &") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or goods movement processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to process additional quantities for a specific table or data structure due to configuration or data integrity issues.
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The error may arise if the configuration settings for the material or movement type do not allow for additional quantities. This can happen if the material is set up in a way that does not support certain types of inventory transactions.
  
  
  Data Integrity Problems: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or the transaction being processed. This could include issues with the material master data, batch management, or stock types.
  
  
  Movement Type Restrictions: Certain movement types may have restrictions on how quantities can be processed. If the movement type does not support additional quantities, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they may inadvertently lead to this error if they do not handle additional quantities correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the material and movement type in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up to allow for additional quantities. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant inventory management settings.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for any inconsistencies or missing information. Ensure that the material is correctly set up for the intended transactions.
  
  
  Movement Type Settings: Verify the settings for the movement type being used. Ensure that it is configured to allow for additional quantities if that is required for your process.
  
  
  Check for Custom Code: If there are any custom developments or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles additional quantities. You may need to involve a developer to troubleshoot this.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01/MM02: For material master maintenance.
  MB1A/MB1B/MB1C: For goods movements.
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GI116 error and implement a solution to resolve it.