How To Fix MM_PUR_SES092 - Quantity is below minimum amount. Please change quantity or distribution.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 092

• Message text: Quantity is below minimum amount. Please change quantity or distribution.

What causes this issue?

You have entered an account assignment distribution that results a
quantity below the minimum amount.

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?

Please change the stated quantity or the account assignment
distribution.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES092 - Quantity is below minimum amount. Please change quantity or distribution. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES092 ("Quantity is below minimum amount. Please change quantity or distribution.") typically occurs in the context of purchasing and materials management when the quantity specified in a purchase order or requisition does not meet the minimum quantity requirements set for a particular material or vendor.
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Order Quantity: The material master or vendor master may have a defined minimum order quantity that must be met for the purchase order to be valid.
  Purchase Info Record: The purchase info record for the vendor and material combination may specify a minimum quantity that must be ordered.
  Contractual Obligations: There may be contractual agreements with the vendor that stipulate a minimum order quantity.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may enforce minimum quantity rules for certain materials or purchasing scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing view for any minimum order quantity settings.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME13 to check the purchase info record for the specific vendor and material. Look for any minimum quantity requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Quantity:
  
  If the quantity you are trying to enter is below the minimum, adjust the quantity to meet or exceed the minimum requirement.
  
  
  
  Change Distribution:
  
  If the purchase order has multiple distribution lines, ensure that the total quantity across all distributions meets the minimum requirement.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement:
  
  If you are unsure about the minimum quantity requirements, consult with your procurement or purchasing department to clarify any vendor agreements or policies.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you believe the minimum quantity setting is incorrect or needs to be adjusted, you may need to work with your SAP configuration team to review and modify the settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchase Info Record
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and purchasing processes.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and modify material and purchasing data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SES092 error and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.