How To Fix M3488 - Enter loading equipment quantities in descending order

M3488 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 488

• Message text: Enter loading equipment quantities in descending order

What causes this issue?

A palletization proposal is made on the basis of the palletization data
when placing material in storage. The system first attempts to form
complete storage units of the first type.
If a quantity is left over, it is either a type 2 pallet (remaining
quantity <= loading equipment quantity 2) or a broken pallet of type 1
(remaining quantity > loading equipment quantity 2).

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?

Therefore, it is normally a good idea for loading equipment quantity 1
to exceed loading equipment quantity 2.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M3488 - Details

• The SAP error message M3488, which states "Enter loading equipment quantities in descending order," typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with loading equipment in the system. This error indicates that the quantities of loading equipment (like pallets, containers, etc.) must be entered in a specific order.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the user attempts to enter loading equipment quantities in a non-descending order. For example, if you have loading equipment quantities of 10, 5, and 8, entering them in that order would trigger the error because they are not in descending order (10 > 8 > 5).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  Review the Quantities: Check the quantities of the loading equipment you are trying to enter.
  Rearrange the Quantities: Ensure that you enter the quantities in descending order. For example, if you have quantities of 10, 8, and 5, enter them in that order.
  Re-enter the