How To Fix ME374 - Item &: target quantity & smaller than ordered quantity &

ME374 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Item &: target quantity & smaller than ordered quantity &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

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How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME374 - Item &: target quantity & smaller than ordered quantity & ?

  The SAP error message ME374 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the target quantity and the ordered quantity for a specific item in a purchase order or a related document. Specifically, it means that the target quantity is smaller than the ordered quantity, which is not acceptable in the context of the transaction being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Target Quantity Configuration: The target quantity set for the item in the purchase order or contract is less than the quantity that has been ordered.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, where the ordered quantity was incorrectly entered or the target quantity was not updated correctly.
  Changes in Requirements: Changes in business requirements or inventory levels may have led to a situation where the ordered quantity exceeds what is actually needed or planned.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or purchasing info records that affect