IW298 - Quantity of component & was rounded up

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Quantity of component & was rounded up

What causes this issue?

You have changed the quantity of
<DS:GLOS.3526BEB5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material</> to be
refurbished.

System Response

The system has converted the component quantities.
The conversion factor produced a quantity which is not permitted for
component &V1&. The system has therefore rounded the quantity up to the
nearest permissible value.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW298 - Quantity of component & was rounded up ?

  The SAP error message IW298, which states "Quantity of component & was rounded up," typically occurs in the context of production orders or maintenance orders when dealing with components that have been defined with specific quantities. This message indicates that the system has rounded the quantity of a component to the nearest whole number or to a specified decimal place based on the configuration of the material or the order.
  Cause:
  
  
  Decimal Places Configuration: The material master for the component may have a defined number of decimal places that is less than what is being used in the order. For example, if the material is defined to allow only two decimal places, and the order specifies a quantity with three decimal places, the system will round the quantity.
  
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM): The unit of measure for the component may not allow for the specified quantity. For instance, if the UoM is set to a whole number (e.g., pieces) and the order specifies a fractional quantity, rounding will occur.
  
  
  Batch Management: If the component is batch-managed, the system may round quantities based on batch sizes or other batch-related settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings: Review the material master record for the component in question. Ensure that the decimal places for the quantity are set appropriately. You can do this by navigating to the material master (transaction code MM03) and checking the relevant views.
  
  
  Adjust Order Quantities: If the order quantity is not critical, consider adjusting the quantity in the production or maintenance order to match the allowed decimal places for the component.
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure: Ensure that the unit of measure for the component is appropriate for the quantities being used. If necessary, change the UoM in the material master to allow for the required precision.
  
  
  Batch Size Configuration: If batch management is involved, check the batch size settings and ensure they align with the quantities being used in the order.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations that may affect rounding behavior.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  IW31/IW32: Create/Change Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to rounding in production or maintenance orders.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If rounding behavior needs to be customized, consider exploring user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may allow for more control over how quantities are handled.
  
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and adjusting the relevant settings, you should be able to resolve the IW298 error message effectively.