How To Fix MW216 - Minimum qty is larger than maximum qty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Minimum qty is larger than maximum qty

What causes this issue?

The entered minimum quantity (for each plant) is larger than the
entered maximum quantity (for each plant).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW216 - Minimum qty is larger than maximum qty ?

  The SAP error message MW216, which states "Minimum qty is larger than maximum qty," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material requirements planning (MRP) when there is a discrepancy between the defined minimum and maximum quantities for a particular material or product.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The minimum and maximum quantity settings for a material in the material master record or in the relevant configuration settings are incorrectly defined. Specifically, the minimum quantity is set to a value that is greater than the maximum quantity.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a material, incorrect values may have been entered for the minimum and maximum quantities.
  Business Rules Violation: The business rules or logic defined in the system may not allow for a minimum quantity to exceed the maximum quantity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 for change or MM03 for display).
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., MRP view) and check the minimum and maximum quantity settings.
  Ensure that the minimum quantity is less than or equal to the maximum quantity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration Settings:
  
  If the error is related to configuration settings (e.g., in the MRP settings), access the configuration (transaction code SPRO) and review the settings for the relevant material type or planning strategy.
  Make necessary adjustments to ensure that the minimum quantity is less than the maximum quantity.
  
  
  
  Review Business Logic:
  
  If there are custom developments or enhancements in place, review the logic to ensure that it adheres to the business rules and does not allow for a minimum quantity to exceed the maximum quantity.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and MRP settings.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users making changes have the appropriate authorizations to modify material master data and configuration settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW216 error and ensure that your material settings are correctly configured.