How To Fix OB116 - Enter top-up quantity only with maximum quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Enter top-up quantity only with maximum quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB116 - Enter top-up quantity only with maximum quantity ?

  The SAP error message OB116 ("Enter top-up quantity only with maximum quantity") typically occurs in the context of managing inventory or stock levels, particularly when dealing with top-up quantities in a stock management scenario. This error indicates that the system requires a maximum quantity to be defined before you can enter a top-up quantity.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to enter a top-up quantity for a material or item without having specified a maximum quantity.
  The system is configured to require a maximum quantity to be set before allowing any top-up quantities to be entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OB116 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Maximum Quantity:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or transaction where you are trying to enter the top-up quantity.
  Ensure that you have defined a maximum quantity for the item or material in question. This is usually done in the material master or in the specific configuration settings for inventory management.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the maximum quantity is set in the relevant views (e.g., Purchasing, Sales, or Storage).
  If it is not set, you may need to update the material master to include a maximum quantity.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are using a specific module or functionality (like MRP, Inventory Management, etc.), check the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for entering top-up quantities.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master or inventory settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a colleague who has experience with inventory management in SAP.
  
  By ensuring that a maximum quantity is defined, you should be able to enter the top-up quantity without encountering the OB116 error.