How To Fix MV041 - IR quantity in order price unit missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MV - Messages for Transfer of Partly Open Purchase Orders

• Message number: 041

• Message text: IR quantity in order price unit missing

What causes this issue?

In the case of a PO with a different order price unit, the invoice
receipt quantity must be specified in the order price unit
(MBEPOI-REMBP).

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MV041 - IR quantity in order price unit missing ?

  The SAP error message MV041 indicates that there is an issue with the inventory receipt (IR) quantity in the order price unit. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch or missing information related to the quantity of goods being received against a purchase order or production order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity Information: The error often arises when the system expects a quantity to be specified in the order price unit, but it is missing or not correctly defined.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: There may be a mismatch between the unit of measure defined in the purchase order and the unit of measure being used in the goods receipt.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the material master or the purchasing info record that affect how quantities are interpreted.
  Incomplete Document: The purchase order or production order may not have been fully completed or may have missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order/Production Order: Verify that the purchase order or production order has the correct quantity specified in the order price unit. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Review Unit of Measure: Ensure that the unit of measure in the purchase order matches the unit of measure in the material master. If there is a discrepancy, correct it.
  Update Material Master: If the material master is missing relevant data, update it to include the necessary information regarding the order price unit and the relevant quantities.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to inventory management and purchasing to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), or MIGO (Goods Movement) to check and correct the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to purchase orders or material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management or inventory management within SAP.