How To Fix RM177 - Specify entry qty of material with serial no. reqmt. w/o decimal places

RM177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Specify entry qty of material with serial no. reqmt. w/o decimal places

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM177 - Specify entry qty of material with serial no. reqmt. w/o decimal places ?

  The SAP error message RM177, which states "Specify entry qty of material with serial no. reqmt. w/o decimal places," typically occurs when you are trying to enter a quantity for a material that requires serial number tracking, but the quantity is being entered with decimal places. In SAP, when dealing with materials that have serial number requirements, the quantity must be a whole number (integer) without any decimal fractions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Decimal Quantity Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user is attempting to enter a quantity that includes decimal places (e.g., 1.5, 2.0).
  Material Master Settings: The material in question is set up to require serial numbers, which means that the system expects the quantity to be a whole number.
  Transaction Context: This error can occur in various transactions, such as goods receipt, goods issue, or inventory management, where serial number tracking is involved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Whole Number: Ensure that the quantity