How To Fix O5216 - The restriction for the quantity field is missing.

O5216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O5 - IS-Oil: MCOE message pool

• Message number: 216

• Message text: The restriction for the quantity field is missing.

What causes this issue?

The restriction for the quantity field was not switched on after
entering a message type.

System Response

The message type is accepted only if the corresponding restriction has
been activated.

How to fix this error?

Activate the restriction (that is, enter an 'X') in order to specify
the type of message used for checking the quantity restricion in the
product field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O5216 - The restriction for the quantity field is missing. ?

  The SAP error message O5216, which states "The restriction for the quantity field is missing," typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration for inventory management or material management. This error indicates that there is a missing restriction or validation for a quantity field in a specific transaction or configuration setting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the system expects a restriction or validation for a quantity field but does not find it. This can happen if the configuration settings for the relevant material or transaction type are incomplete or incorrect.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be properly handling the quantity field, leading to this error.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data or transaction data that do not meet the expected criteria for quantity fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., SPRO) and