How To Fix M7738 - Maximum number of document items exceeded

M7738 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Maximum number of document items exceeded

What causes this issue?

You have exceeded the maximum number of items for this document.

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?

INCLUDE MB_NA_MAX_POS_VORGEHEN

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M7738 - Details

• The SAP error message M7738 "Maximum number of document items exceeded" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or invoice) that exceeds the maximum number of line items allowed in the system. This limit is set to ensure system performance and manageability.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Item Limit: Each document type in SAP has a predefined limit on the number of line items it can contain. For example, a purchase order might have a limit of 99 line items.
  Configuration Settings: The limit can be influenced by configuration settings in the SAP system, which may have been set to a lower value than the default.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might inadvertently affect the maximum number of items allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document Items: Check the number of line items you are trying to include in the document. If