How To Fix M3484 - Minimum delivery quantity greater than minimum order quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 484

• Message text: Minimum delivery quantity greater than minimum order quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3484 - Minimum delivery quantity greater than minimum order quantity ?

  The SAP error message M3484, "Minimum delivery quantity greater than minimum order quantity," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management when there is a discrepancy between the minimum delivery quantity set for a material and the minimum order quantity defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The minimum delivery quantity (MDQ) for a material is set higher than the minimum order quantity (MOQ). This can happen due to incorrect configuration in the material master data or purchasing info records.
  Material Master Data: The settings in the material master (specifically in the purchasing view) may have been incorrectly defined, leading to this conflict.
  Vendor Settings: If the vendor has specific delivery conditions that require a minimum delivery quantity that exceeds the minimum order quantity, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing view.
  Verify the values for minimum order quantity and minimum delivery quantity. Adjust them as necessary to ensure that the minimum delivery quantity is less than or equal to the minimum order quantity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Purchasing Info Record:
  
  If applicable, check the purchasing info record (transaction code ME13) for the vendor and material combination. Ensure that the minimum delivery quantity is not set higher than the minimum order quantity.
  
  
  
  Vendor Negotiation:
  
  If the minimum delivery quantity is a requirement from the vendor, consider negotiating with the vendor to lower the minimum delivery quantity or adjust the order quantities accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  When creating a purchase order, ensure that the quantities being ordered comply with the defined minimum order and delivery quantities.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to your organization's procurement processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If your organization has custom enhancements, ensure that they are not affecting the standard behavior of minimum order and delivery quantities.
  
  By addressing the configuration settings and ensuring that the minimum delivery quantity is appropriately set in relation to the minimum order quantity, you should be able to resolve the M3484 error.