How To Fix IW847 - Quantity of component & is too large - check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Quantity of component & is too large - check

What causes this issue?

When multiplied by the total quantity, the quantity of material
component &V1& produces a value which is too large.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOFUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Maintain a smaller value for the total quantity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW847 - Quantity of component & is too large - check ?

  The SAP error message IW847 ("Quantity of component & is too large - check") typically occurs in the context of work order processing, particularly when dealing with components in a maintenance order or production order. This error indicates that the quantity of a component being issued or reserved exceeds the available stock or the defined limits in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Excess Quantity: The quantity of the component being issued is greater than what is available in stock.
  Stock Limitations: The system may have defined limits on how much of a component can be issued at one time.
  Incorrect BOM (Bill of Materials): The BOM may have incorrect quantities defined for the components.
  Inventory Management Issues: There may be discrepancies in inventory records, such as stock not being updated correctly.
  Reservation Issues: If the component is reserved for another order, it may not be available for the current order.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the available stock of the component in the inventory. You can do this using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Adjust Quantity: If the quantity being issued is indeed too high, adjust it to a value that is available in stock.
  Review BOM: Check the BOM for the work order to ensure that the quantities defined for the components are correct. You can use transaction code CS03 to display the BOM.
  Check Reservations: Ensure that the component is not reserved for another order. You can check reservations using transaction code MB21 (Create Reservation) or MB22 (Change Reservation).
  Inventory Reconciliation: If there are discrepancies in stock levels, perform an inventory reconciliation to ensure that the stock levels in SAP match the physical stock.
  Consult with Inventory Management: If the issue persists, consult with your inventory management team to investigate any underlying issues with stock management or system settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Work Order), IW32 (Change Work Order), IW33 (Display Work Order), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify stock levels and work orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW847 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.