How To Fix PPC1DM031 - A goods movement without quantity was transferred

PPC1DM031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPC1DM - PP Backflush: Database Management and Communication

• Message number: 031

• Message text: A goods movement without quantity was transferred

What causes this issue?

A material movement to be posted was transferred with empty quantity
fields in the BAPI. You must enter either the confirmed quantity
(CONFQUANT) or the variance quantity (DELTAQUANT).

System Response

The system cancels the backflush because the problem is probably an
error in the program accessed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PPC1DM031 - Details

• The SAP error message PPC1DM031, which states "A goods movement without quantity was transferred," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or goods movement processes within SAP. This error indicates that a goods movement transaction was attempted without specifying a quantity, which is required for the transaction to be valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity: The most straightforward cause is that the goods movement transaction was initiated without entering a quantity. This could happen due to user error or a system issue.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the goods movement is being processed through an interface (like EDI or a custom program), there may be a problem with the data being sent, resulting in a missing quantity.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, leading to this error when certain conditions are met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Review the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that a valid quantity