How To Fix M7186 - Order contains a value without a quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Order contains a value without a quantity

What causes this issue?

The system found that the order contains an item with an order value in
document currency, but which does not have a corresponding quantity.

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?

Check the item in the order.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7186 - Order contains a value without a quantity ?

  The SAP error message M7186, "Order contains a value without a quantity," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the value of an item and its associated quantity in a transaction, such as a purchase order, sales order, or inventory transfer.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity: The order may have a line item where a value (price) is specified, but the quantity is not provided or is set to zero.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the order type that leads to this inconsistency.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation of the order, a user may have inadvertently left the quantity field blank or entered an invalid value.
  Integration Issues: If the order is being created through an interface or integration with another system, there may be issues in the data transfer that result in missing quantities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Details: Review the order line items to ensure that all entries have both a value and a corresponding quantity. If any line items are missing quantities, update them accordingly.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to user input, correct the entries to include valid quantities for all items.
  Review Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly configured, especially for the relevant material types and order types.
  Validate Integration: If the order is created through an external system, check the data being sent to SAP for completeness and correctness.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the order type and transaction you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error in various transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or VA01 (Create Sales Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user creating or modifying the order has the necessary authorizations to perform these actions.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the order creation process again to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.