How To Fix OC217 - The permiss. cont. quantity cannot be greater than the total capacity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OC - IS-Oil: BDRP Bulk Distribution Requirement Planning messages

• Message number: 217

• Message text: The permiss. cont. quantity cannot be greater than the total capacity

What causes this issue?

You have entered a permissible contaminant
quantity which is greater than the total quantity of the
storage object.
This can never occur.

System Response

The system does not proceed.

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OC217 - The permiss. cont. quantity cannot be greater than the total capacity ?

  The SAP error message OC217, which states "The permissible container quantity cannot be greater than the total capacity," typically occurs in the context of handling containers in SAP, particularly in the logistics or production modules. This error indicates that the quantity you are trying to assign to a container exceeds the maximum capacity that the container can hold.
  
  Cause:
  
  Container Capacity Exceeded: The quantity you are trying to assign to a container exceeds the defined maximum capacity of that container.
  Incorrect Configuration: The container's capacity may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the quantity is incorrectly specified.
  Unit of Measure Issues: There could be discrepancies in the units of measure being used, leading to confusion about the actual capacity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Container Capacity: Verify the maximum capacity of the container in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master