Message type: E = Error
Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory
Message number: 040
Message text: Enter a quantity
You did not enter a base quantity for BOM explosion.
On the basis of the quantity entered, the system calculates the
quantity of the individual components to be used and proposes it for
the given goods movement.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Enter the quantity of the material whose bill of material is to be
exploded for the goods movement.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
M7040
- Enter a quantity ?The SAP error message M7040 "Enter a quantity" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a quantity to be specified, but none has been entered. This can happen in various transactions, such as goods receipts, goods issues, or stock transfers.
Cause: Missing Quantity: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not entered a quantity in the relevant field. Field Configuration: The field for entering quantity may be set as mandatory in the configuration, and if it is left blank, the system will throw this error. Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may require a quantity to be specified, and if the user skips this step, the error will occur. User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the quantity field or mistakenly navigated away from it.
Solution: Enter Quantity: The immediate solution is to go back to the transaction screen and enter
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