How To Fix RFM_ALIGNMENT048 - You cannot have a tolerance type if the tolerance quantity is 0.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_ALIGNMENT -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: You cannot have a tolerance type if the tolerance quantity is 0.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_ALIGNMENT048 - You cannot have a tolerance type if the tolerance quantity is 0. ?

  The SAP error message RFM_ALIGNMENT048 indicates that there is an issue with the tolerance settings in a financial or inventory management context. Specifically, it means that a tolerance type has been defined, but the tolerance quantity is set to zero, which is not permissible.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  A tolerance type (e.g., for price or quantity variances) has been configured in the system.
  The associated tolerance quantity is set to zero, which contradicts the requirement for a tolerance type to have a valid quantity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tolerance Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for tolerances in the relevant module (e.g., Materials Management, Financial Accounting).
  Verify the tolerance types that have been defined and check their associated quantities.
  
  
  
  Adjust Tolerance Quantity:
  
  If a tolerance type is necessary for your business process, ensure that the tolerance quantity is set to a value greater than zero.
  If the tolerance type is