How To Fix O1271 - Quant.split indicator & ( in document & & ) is not allowed (see longtext)

O1271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Quant.split indicator & ( in document & & ) is not allowed (see longtext)

What causes this issue?

The quantity split indicator in the contract is different than the split
indicator in the exchange header. That is not allowed for this exchange
evergreen type.

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 O1271 - Quant.split indicator & ( in document & & ) is not allowed (see longtext) ?

  The SAP error message O1271, which states "Quant.split indicator & ( in document & & ) is not allowed (see longtext)," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and handling of stock quantities in SAP. This error is related to the handling of quant split indicators, which are used to manage how stock is divided or split in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when there is an attempt to process a stock movement or transaction that involves a quant split indicator that is not allowed for the specific document or context. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that does not allow certain types of quant splits for specific document types or stock types.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may have restrictions on how stock can be split or managed.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type