How To Fix ME314 - Minimum quantity for discount in kind not reached (item &)

ME314 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Minimum quantity for discount in kind not reached (item &)

What causes this issue?

The supplier has generally agreed to grant a discount in kind (discount
in the form of bonus goods) on this material. However, the quantity
ordered is less than the agreed minimum quantity qualifying for discount
in kind. No such discount will thus be granted in this case.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To qualify for discount in kind on this material, you must increase the
PO quantity.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME314 - Minimum quantity for discount in kind not reached (item &) ?

  The SAP error message ME314, "Minimum quantity for discount in kind not reached (item &)," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, when a discount in kind (a non-monetary discount, such as free goods) is applied. This error indicates that the quantity of the item ordered does not meet the minimum quantity required to qualify for the discount.
  
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Quantity Not Met: The primary cause of this error is that the quantity of the item being ordered is below the minimum quantity specified in the conditions for the discount in kind.
  Incorrect Condition Records: There may be incorrect or outdated condition records in the pricing procedure that define the minimum quantity for the discount.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the pricing procedure may not be set up correctly to handle discounts in kind.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Quantity: Review the quantity of the item in the purchase order