How To Fix M8_2165 - Select either "Check limit" or "Do not check" for absolute upper limit.

M8_2165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Select either "Check limit" or "Do not check" for absolute upper limit.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2165 - Select either "Check limit" or "Do not check" for absolute upper limit. ?

  The SAP error message M8_2165 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the settings for absolute upper limits in the material management or inventory management module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a decision on whether to check the absolute upper limit for a material, but the system has not been configured to specify this option.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a selection between two options:
  
  Check limit: This option means that the system will enforce the absolute upper limit for the material.
  Do not check: This option means that the system will not enforce the absolute upper limit for the material.
  
  If neither option is selected, the system cannot proceed with the transaction, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to configure the settings for the material in question. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Material