How To Fix PPECON318 - Enter a quantity

PPECON318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECON - iPPE Application Object CON - Concepts

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Enter a quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECON318 - Enter a quantity ?

  The SAP error message PPECON318, which states "Enter a quantity," typically occurs in the context of production planning or when working with production orders, especially in the context of the Production Planning (PP) module. This error indicates that a required quantity field has not been filled in, which is necessary for the system to process the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a quantity in a required field. This could be in a production order, a planned order, or during the confirmation of production activities.
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured as mandatory in the system settings, and if the user does not provide a value, the system will throw this error.
  User Interface Issues: Sometimes, the user interface may not display the field correctly, leading to confusion about where to enter the quantity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Quantity: The most straightforward solution