How To Fix M8_2160 - Absolute lower limit is not supported for tolerance key &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Absolute lower limit is not supported for tolerance key &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2160 - Absolute lower limit is not supported for tolerance key &. ?

  The SAP error message M8_2160, which states "Absolute lower limit is not supported for tolerance key &," typically occurs in the context of material management or quality management when dealing with tolerance keys in SAP. This error indicates that the system has encountered a tolerance key that is configured incorrectly or is not compatible with the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tolerance Key Configuration: The tolerance key being used may have been set up to not allow absolute lower limits, which is causing the error when the system attempts to apply it.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may have incorrect or incomplete settings related to quality management or inspection characteristics.
  Quality Inspection Plan Issues: The inspection plan associated with the material may reference a tolerance key that does not support absolute lower limits.
  Version Compatibility: The version of SAP being used may have specific limitations or bugs related to tolerance keys.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tolerance Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for tolerance keys in SAP (Transaction Code: OQ01).
  Review the settings for the tolerance key in question and ensure that it is configured correctly. If it should allow absolute lower limits, adjust the settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction Code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the quality management views and ensure that the tolerance key is correctly assigned and configured.
  
  
  
  Inspect Quality Inspection Plan:
  
  Use Transaction Code QP01 to review the quality inspection plan.
  Ensure that the inspection characteristics are correctly set up and that the tolerance key used is appropriate for the characteristics being measured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to tolerance keys and quality management to understand the limitations and requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if you suspect a bug or version-specific issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tolerance Keys: These are used in quality management to define acceptable limits for inspection characteristics. They can be absolute or relative.
  Quality Management (QM) Module: This module in SAP is responsible for managing quality processes, including inspections and quality control.
  Material Management (MM) Module: This module deals with procurement and inventory management, and it often interacts with QM for quality-related processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.