How To Fix MY117 - Cumulated receipt quantity below tolerance limit for material & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY - Messages for Balance Sheet Valuation(Low.Val.Det./LIFO/FIFO)

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Cumulated receipt quantity below tolerance limit for material & &

What causes this issue?

For material &V1& &V2&, the system has determined a cumulative receipt
quantity that lies under the tolerance range for accepting an
alternative value. Consequently, the system could not determines a FIFO
price.

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 MY117 - Cumulated receipt quantity below tolerance limit for material & & ?

  The SAP error message MY117, which states "Cumulated receipt quantity below tolerance limit for material & &," typically occurs during the goods receipt process in SAP when the total quantity received for a material is less than the defined tolerance limit. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when receiving goods against a purchase order or during inventory management processes.
  Cause:
  
  Tolerance Limit Settings: The system has a predefined tolerance limit for the quantity of goods that can be received. If the total quantity received falls below this limit, the error is triggered.
  Incorrect Quantity Entry: The quantity entered during the goods receipt may be less than what is expected or allowed.
  Purchase Order Issues: The purchase order may have been set up with specific tolerances that are not being met.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have specific settings that define the acceptable tolerance limits for receipts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Tolerance Limits: Review the tolerance limits set in the material master or in the purchasing info record. You may need to adjust these limits if they are too restrictive.
  
  Navigate to the material master (MM03) and check the purchasing view for tolerance settings.
  
  
  Verify Quantity: Ensure that the quantity you are trying to receive is correct and matches the expected quantity on the purchase order.
  Adjust Purchase Order: If necessary, adjust the purchase order to reflect the correct quantities and tolerances.
  Consult with Procurement: If the issue persists, consult with your procurement team to ensure that the purchase order and material settings are aligned with the company's policies.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check the details of the purchase order and ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to make adjustments if needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tolerance Limit Configuration: Tolerance limits can be configured in the SAP system under the purchasing settings. This is typically done by the SAP configuration team.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on managing goods receipts and tolerance limits.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to purchase orders or material master records.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.