How To Fix M7154 - In the "mat.to be prov." items, the quantity is set to zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 154

• Message text: In the "mat.to be prov." items, the quantity is set to zero

What causes this issue?

You have set the goods receipt quantity to zero.

System Response

The system automatically adjusts the quantity in the "material to be
provided" items of this purchase order item. This means that no goods
issue is posted from the stock of material provided (to vendor).
Hinweis
If you change the goods receipt quantity once more, the system will not
again adjust the quantity in the "material to be provided" items. You
will then have to correct the "material to be provided" items manually.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7154 - In the "mat.to be prov." items, the quantity is set to zero ?

  The SAP error message M7154 indicates that there is an issue with the material to be provided (mat.to be prov.) items in a transaction, specifically that the quantity is set to zero. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management, material requirements planning (MRP), or production planning.
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Quantity: The most direct cause of this error is that the system is trying to process a material item that has a quantity of zero. This can happen if:
  
  The material was not properly planned or allocated.
  There was an error in the data entry or configuration.
  The material was previously set to zero due to a cancellation or adjustment.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the MRP settings that lead to incorrect calculations or allocations.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: The transaction may be missing necessary data or parameters that are required for processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Quantity: Verify the quantity of the material in question. If it is indeed zero, you will need to adjust the quantity to a valid number before proceeding.
  
  
  Review MRP Settings: Check the MRP settings for the material. Ensure that the planning parameters are correctly set and that the material is properly configured in the system.
  
  
  Adjust Inventory Levels: If the material is supposed to have a quantity greater than zero, you may need to perform a goods receipt or inventory adjustment to correct the stock levels.
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction: After making the necessary adjustments, try to reprocess the transaction that generated the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), or MIGO (Goods Movement) when encountering this error.
  Material Master: Review the material master data for the affected item to ensure all relevant fields are correctly filled out.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the material or transaction in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M7154 error and implement a solution to resolve it.