How To Fix MW172 - Min./max. qty flags set wrongly (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Min./max. qty flags set wrongly (&)

What causes this issue?

Value &V1& is not allowed for the minimum/maximum quantities indicator.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW172 - Min./max. qty flags set wrongly (&) ?

  The SAP error message MW172 "Min./max. qty flags set wrongly" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material master data when there is a discrepancy in the settings for minimum and maximum quantity flags for a material. This error can arise during various transactions, such as when trying to create or modify a material, or during inventory management processes.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The minimum and maximum quantity flags in the material master record are not set correctly. For example, if the minimum quantity is greater than the maximum quantity, this will trigger the error.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the material, such as conflicting settings in different views of the material master.
  User Input Error: During the creation or modification of a material, the user may have entered values that do not comply with the expected logic for minimum and maximum quantities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MW172 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03 or MM02).
  Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, MRP) for the material in question.
  Verify the settings for minimum and maximum quantities. Ensure that the minimum quantity is less than or equal to the maximum quantity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Minimum and Maximum Quantities:
  
  If you find that the minimum quantity is incorrectly set higher than the maximum quantity, adjust the values accordingly.
  Save the changes and try the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to inventory management and material master data.
  Ensure that the settings for minimum and maximum quantities are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on material master data management and inventory settings.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Modules: This error is primarily related to the Materials Management (MM) module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the MW172 error in your SAP system.