How To Fix QS044 - Number must be greater than &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Number must be greater than &

What causes this issue?

The entered number is too small. It will conflict with another
number range.

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?

Select a larger number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS044 - Number must be greater than & ?

  The SAP error message QS044 ("Number must be greater than &") typically occurs in the context of quality management or when dealing with numerical inputs in SAP. This error indicates that a value entered in a field does not meet the required condition of being greater than a specified threshold.
  Cause:
  
  Input Value: The value entered in a field is less than or equal to the specified threshold.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the quality management module that enforce certain numerical constraints.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect value.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Value: Review the value you have entered in the relevant field. Ensure that it is greater than the specified threshold indicated in the error message.
  Review Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check if there are any defined limits or thresholds that need to be adjusted.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or module you are working with to understand the expected input values.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct data entry procedures to avoid similar errors in the future.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you believe it is not due to user error, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to quality management, such as QA01 (Create Quality Notification), QA02 (Change Quality Notification), or others.
  Field Documentation: Check the field documentation in SAP for any specific requirements or constraints related to the input values.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QS044 error and ensure that the input values meet the required conditions.