How To Fix M8088 - Quantity delivered is zero

M8088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Quantity delivered is zero

What causes this issue?

The quantity delivered for the item displayed is zero.
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System Response

The system will block the invoice item when the document is posted,
depending on how the tolerance key DW is set (quantity variance to GR
quantity = zero).

How to fix this error?

Check the quantity entered. If necessary, enter the quantity as zero,
if the invoice refers to another item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8088 - Quantity delivered is zero ?

  The SAP error message M8088 ("Quantity delivered is zero") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or sales and distribution processes when a delivery document is being processed. This error indicates that the system is attempting to process a delivery with a quantity of zero, which is not valid for the transaction being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Delivery Quantity: The delivery quantity specified in the delivery document is zero.
  Incomplete Sales Order: The sales order or purchase order may not have been properly updated, leading to a zero quantity being referenced.
  Stock Availability: There may be no stock available for the item being delivered, resulting in a zero quantity.
  Data Entry Error: Manual entry errors during the creation of the delivery document can lead to a zero quantity being entered.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for processing, such as being blocked or incomplete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Delivery Document: Review the delivery