How To Fix M7278 - Material document has too many items

M7278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Material document has too many items

What causes this issue?

The maximum number of items possible in the material document has been
exceeded.

System Response

The system cannot post the material document.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the number of items in the material document. Create another
material document if required.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7278 - Material document has too many items ?

  The SAP error message M7278, which states "Material document has too many items," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a material document (such as a goods movement or inventory adjustment) that exceeds the maximum number of line items allowed in a single document. This limit is set by the system configuration and can vary based on the specific SAP version and settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Line Item Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the number of line items in the material document exceeds the predefined limit set in the SAP system. This limit is often set to prevent performance issues and maintain system efficiency.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of items allowed in a material document can be configured in the system settings, and it may be set lower than what is needed for your specific transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce Line Items: The simplest solution is to reduce the number