How To Fix M8_2167 - Select either "Check limit" or "Do not check" for percentage upper limit.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 167

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2167 - Select either "Check limit" or "Do not check" for percentage upper limit. ?

  The SAP error message M8_2167 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the percentage upper limit in the material master or in the settings for a specific material type. This error typically arises when the system requires you to specify whether to check the limit or not, but this option has not been set.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The system is configured to require a percentage upper limit check for a material, but the user has not specified whether to check this limit or not.
  The configuration settings for the material type or the specific material do not have a defined option for handling the percentage upper limit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to take the following steps:
  
  
  Access Material Master Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMH1 (or navigate through the SAP menu) to access the configuration for material types.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Find the relevant material type that is causing the error.
  Look for the settings related to "Percentage Upper Limit" or "Check Limit."
  
  
  
  Set the Option:
  
  You will need to select either "Check limit" or "Do not check" based on your business requirements.
  If you want the system to enforce a check, select "Check limit." If you do not want the system to enforce this check, select "Do not check."
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  OMH1 - Material Type Configuration
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and configuration settings.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material type settings.
  
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing these settings, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8_2167 error and configure the percentage upper limit settings appropriately.