How To Fix M8416 - Quantities and units of measure (table parameter &, line &) not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Quantities and units of measure (table parameter &, line &) not permitted

What causes this issue?

You have entered a value in one of the following quantity fields in
line &V1& of table <ZK><ZH>Itemdata </></> (reference to a service PO
with non-service based invoice verification or reference to a blanket
PO), even though this is not permitted:
- Quantity (QUANTITY)
- PO unit of measure (PO_UNIT)
- PO unit of measure in ISO code (PO_UNIT_ISO)
- Quantity in PO price unit of measure (PO_PR_QNT)
- PO price unit of measure (PO_PR_UOM)
- PO price unit of measure in ISO code (PO_PR_UOM_ISO)

How to fix this error?

Enter an initial value in the all of the above quantity fields.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8416 - Quantities and units of measure (table parameter &, line &) not permitted ?

  The SAP error message M8416 indicates that there is an issue with the quantities and units of measure in a specific table parameter during a transaction. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management, material movements, or when dealing with material documents.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure (UoM): The unit of measure specified for the material does not match the expected units defined in the material master or the transaction being processed.
  Inconsistent Quantities: The quantity being entered may not be compatible with the unit of measure defined for the material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or in the movement types that do not allow the specified combination of quantities and units of measure.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors where the user inputs an invalid quantity or unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8416 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify the unit of measure settings. Ensure that the base unit of measure and alternative units of measure are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction you are trying to execute. Ensure that the quantities and units of measure you are entering are valid and consistent with the material master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Movement Type Configuration:
  
  If applicable, check the configuration of the movement type being used. Ensure that it allows the specified units of measure and quantities.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or process you are working with to understand the expected units of measure and quantities.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If possible, try to execute the same transaction with different materials or quantities to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is with specific data.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MIGO (Goods Movement), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal).
  Unit of Measure Settings: Understand how units of measure are defined in SAP, including base units, alternative units, and conversion factors.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the M8416 error in SAP.