How To Fix GI553 - Enter an amount

GI553 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Enter an amount

What causes this issue?

Please enter an amount or a quantity for the document line.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI553 - Enter an amount ?

  The SAP error message GI553 "Enter an amount" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or goods movement transactions. This error indicates that the system expects an amount to be entered in a specific field, but it has been left blank or is invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Amount: The most common cause is that the user has not entered an amount in the relevant field when trying to post a transaction (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue).
  Incorrect Field Focus: The cursor may be in a field that does not accept an amount, leading to confusion.
  Validation Rules: There may be validation rules set up in the system that require certain fields to be filled out before proceeding.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, configuration settings in the SAP system may require additional fields to be filled out that are not typically required.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered a valid amount in the required field.