How To Fix MW850 - GR item & &: the quantity entered cannot be split into alloc units

MW850 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 850

• Message text: GR item & &: the quantity entered cannot be split into alloc units

What causes this issue?

The quantity of goods received cannot be displayed in the
allocation unit.
&example&
Allocation unit: Package, where 1 package = 10 pieces
Goods receipt unit: Pieces
Quantity of goods received: 15
In this case, the allocation quantity would be 1.5 packages This is
not useful because decimal places are not allowed for the unit of a
package.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW850 - GR item & &: the quantity entered cannot be split into alloc units ?

  The SAP error message MW850 indicates that there is an issue with the goods receipt (GR) process, specifically related to the allocation of quantities into allocation units. This error typically arises when the system cannot split the quantity you are trying to receive into the required allocation units for the material.
  Causes of MW850 Error
  
  
  Allocation Unit Configuration: The material may have been configured with specific allocation units that do not match the quantity you are trying to receive. For example, if the material is set up to be received in units of 10, but you are trying to receive 15, the system will not be able to allocate the units correctly.
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity you are trying to enter may not be divisible by the allocation unit. For instance, if the allocation unit is 5, and you try to enter a quantity of 7, the system will throw this error.
  
  
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