How To Fix KK464 - Item &: Quantity cannot be maintained manually

KK464 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Item &: Quantity cannot be maintained manually

What causes this issue?

You have tried to change the quantity of an item that was automatically
created from an ABC template.

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

System Response

The quantity change was canceled.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK464 - Item &: Quantity cannot be maintained manually ?

  The SAP error message KK464 ("Item &: Quantity cannot be maintained manually") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to manually enter or change the quantity for a line item in a cost object, such as a production order or a cost center, where the system does not allow manual entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Automatic Calculation: The quantity for the item is usually calculated automatically based on other data (e.g., planned quantities, actual quantities from production, etc.). This means that the system does not permit manual adjustments to ensure data integrity.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the controlling module may restrict manual entry for certain types of items or transactions.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent manual entry of quantities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the controlling module to see if manual entry is allowed for the specific item type you are working with.