How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM046 - Invalid quiantity in requirements

/SAPAPO/OM046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Invalid quiantity in requirements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM046 - Invalid quiantity in requirements ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM046 Invalid quantity in requirements typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the quantity specified in a demand or supply requirement. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the planning run, when creating or modifying a demand, or when transferring data between systems.
  Causes:
  
  Negative or Zero Quantity: The most common cause is that the quantity specified in the requirements is either negative or zero, which is not valid in the context of planning.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to invalid quantities being entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the APO system or master data settings can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data being transferred from SAP ERP to APO, it can result in invalid quantities.
  Unit of Measure Issues: If the unit of measure is not correctly