How To Fix M6031 - Enter a valid target quantity

M6031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M6 - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Enter a valid target quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M6031 - Enter a valid target quantity ?

  The SAP error message M6031 "Enter a valid target quantity" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production planning when a user attempts to enter a target quantity that is either invalid or not permissible according to the system's rules or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Quantity: The quantity entered may be negative, zero, or not in the correct format (e.g., decimal places).
  Unit of Measure Issues: The target quantity may not correspond to the unit of measure defined for the material.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific settings in the material master or configuration that restrict the entry of certain quantities.
  Missing Data: Required fields or data related to the target quantity may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to enter or modify the target quantity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quantity: Ensure that the target quantity is a positive number and is entered in the correct format.
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