How To Fix QM193 - For this purchasing document a maximum of &1 &2 can be returned

QM193 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 193

• Message text: For this purchasing document a maximum of &1 &2 can be returned

What causes this issue?

A maximum &v1& &v2& can be returned for this purchasing document. A
return delivery of the required amount with reference to this
purchasing document is therefore not possible.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign another purchasing document or material document to the
notification, if you want to create a return delivery for the entire
quantity with reference to a purchasing document.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM193 - For this purchasing document a maximum of &1 &2 can be returned ?

  The SAP error message QM193 typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with purchasing documents, particularly during the return process of goods. The message indicates that there is a limit on the quantity that can be returned for a specific purchasing document, and you are attempting to return more than that allowed quantity.
  
  Cause:
  The error message QM193 is triggered when:
  
  The quantity you are trying to return exceeds the maximum allowable return quantity defined in the system for that specific purchasing document.
  There may be settings in the material master or purchasing info record that restrict the return quantity.
  The return quantity may also be limited by the stock type (e.g., unrestricted stock, quality inspection stock) or the status of the goods receipt.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QM193 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Maximum Return Quantity:
  
  Review the purchasing document to determine the maximum return quantity allowed. This can usually