How To Fix M8635 - Enter a total quantity that is greater than zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 635

• Message text: Enter a total quantity that is greater than zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8635 - Enter a total quantity that is greater than zero ?

  The SAP error message M8635, which states "Enter a total quantity that is greater than zero," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements. This error indicates that the system expects a positive quantity to be entered for a transaction, but the quantity provided is either zero or negative.
  
  Cause:
  
  Zero or Negative Quantity: The most common cause is that the user has entered a quantity of zero or a negative number in a field where a positive quantity is required.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may mistakenly input the wrong value or forget to enter a quantity altogether.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or validation rules may enforce that certain transactions must have a positive quantity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the quantity field in the transaction you are trying to process. Ensure that you are entering a positive number greater than zero.
  Correct Data Entry: If you find that you