How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT022 - Requested capacity &2 of RFQ item &1 must be greater than zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Requested capacity &2 of RFQ item &1 must be greater than zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT022 - Requested capacity &2 of RFQ item &1 must be greater than zero ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT022 indicates that there is an issue with the requested capacity for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) item in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that the requested capacity for the RFQ item must be greater than zero.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Zero Capacity: The RFQ item has been defined with a requested capacity of zero, which is not valid. This could happen if the user mistakenly entered zero or if the system defaulted to zero due to missing data.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, where the capacity was not specified or was incorrectly set.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the RFQ or the related master data that leads to the capacity being set to zero.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check RFQ Item Details:
  
  Navigate to the RFQ in question and review the details of the RFQ item.
  Ensure that the requested capacity is set to a value greater than zero.
  
  
  
  Update Capacity:
  
  If the capacity is indeed set to zero, update it to a valid positive number that reflects the actual required capacity for the RFQ item.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the RFQ item, such as the material master or vendor data, to ensure that all necessary fields are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required capacity or how to set it, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to process the RFQ again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME41 (Create RFQ) or ME42 (Change RFQ) to access and modify RFQ items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to modify RFQ items and their capacities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the RFQ item in SAP TM.