How To Fix MW100 - & minimum qty shortage or maximum qty exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 100

• Message text: & minimum qty shortage or maximum qty exceeded

What causes this issue?

The system compared the planned quantities for each plant with the
minimum and maximum quantities defined.
In at least one plant the minimum quantity was not met or the maximum
quantity was exceeded.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the quantities.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW100 - & minimum qty shortage or maximum qty exceeded ?

  The SAP error message MW100 typically indicates a problem related to inventory management, specifically concerning minimum quantity shortages or maximum quantity exceeded issues. Here’s a breakdown of the causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes of MW100 Error
  
  
  Minimum Quantity Shortage:
  
  The system is trying to fulfill a requirement (like a sales order or production order) but the available stock is below the minimum quantity required for that operation.
  This can occur if stock levels have not been updated correctly, or if there are discrepancies in inventory records.
  
  
  
  Maximum Quantity Exceeded:
  
  This error occurs when an attempt is made to process a quantity that exceeds the maximum allowable limit for a particular item.
  This could be due to configuration settings in the material master or specific business rules that limit the quantity that can be processed.
  
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  For Minimum Quantity Shortage:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels in the system using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Adjust Inventory: If stock is indeed low, consider replenishing inventory through purchasing or production.
  Review Requirements: Check the requirements that triggered the error to ensure they are valid and necessary.
  Adjust Minimum Quantity Settings: If the minimum quantity settings are too high, consider adjusting them in the material master data.
  
  
  
  For Maximum Quantity Exceeded:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the material master data for maximum quantity settings. This can be found in the Basic Data or Sales views.
  Adjust Order Quantities: If the order quantity exceeds the maximum limit, adjust the order to comply with the maximum quantity settings.
  Consult Business Rules: Ensure that the business rules governing maximum quantities are understood and adhered to.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Check the relevant views in the material master (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing) to understand the settings related to minimum and maximum quantities.
  
  
  Inventory Management: Familiarize yourself with the inventory management processes in SAP, as understanding how stock levels are managed can help in troubleshooting these errors.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to inventory levels or material master data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration and business processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MW100 error and implement the appropriate solution.