How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC037 - Target quantity of item &1 canÆt be reduced below &2.

RFM_MM_PUR_PC037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Target quantity of item &1 canÆt be reduced below &2.

What causes this issue?

You are trying to reduce the quantity of a contract item which is
already referenced.

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?

You can reduce the quantity of contract item up to the open quantity
available with the item.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RFM_MM_PUR_PC037 - Details

• The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC037 indicates that there is an issue with the target quantity of a purchase order item. Specifically, it means that the target quantity for the specified item (denoted as &1) cannot be reduced below a certain threshold (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of purchase order processing, where the system enforces certain rules regarding minimum quantities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Order Quantity: The item may have a defined minimum order quantity in the material master or in the purchasing info record. This means that the system will not allow you to reduce the quantity below this minimum.
  Open Purchase Orders: There may be existing open purchase orders or commitments that prevent the reduction of the target quantity.
  Stock Levels: If there are stock levels that are tied to the target quantity, the system may restrict changes to ensure that stock levels remain consistent with business rules.
  Contractual Obligations: There may