How To Fix M8137 - Posting with quantity zero not allowed

M8137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Posting with quantity zero not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the function "Display material document". The system
can only perform this function if the cursor is positioned on a
document within the area "Material withdrawals".

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor on a document in the area "Material withdrawals"
and choose the function "Display material document" once again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8137 - Posting with quantity zero not allowed ?

  The SAP error message M8137, which states "Posting with quantity zero not allowed," typically occurs when you attempt to post a material document (such as a goods movement) with a quantity of zero. This is not permitted in SAP because it does not make sense to record a transaction that does not involve any quantity of goods.
  Causes:
  
  Zero Quantity Entry: The most common cause is that the user has inadvertently entered a quantity of zero in the transaction.
  Incorrect Data Transfer: If data is being transferred from another system or module, it may be incorrectly set to zero.
  User Error: Users may not be aware that they need to enter a non-zero quantity for the transaction to be valid.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, system configuration or customizations may lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Quantity Input: Ensure that the quantity field is populated with a non-zero value before attempting to post the document.
  Review Data Entry: