How To Fix M3498 - & & is smaller than & &; check your entries

M3498 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 498

• Message text: & & is smaller than & &; check your entries

Self-Explanatory Message

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M3498 - Details

• The SAP error message M3498 typically indicates that there is a discrepancy in the quantity or value being processed in a transaction. The message format suggests that the system is comparing two values, and the first value is smaller than the second value, which is not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The error often arises when the quantity being entered or processed is less than the minimum required quantity for a particular operation (e.g., goods movement, inventory management).
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering a quantity that does not meet the business rules or constraints defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the material master or other related settings that enforce minimum quantity requirements.
  Stock Availability: If you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a certain amount of stock,