How To Fix /SCWM/L3718 - Entered quantity is too large. Enter a smaller value.

/SCWM/L3718 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Entered quantity is too large. Enter a smaller value.

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/SCWM/L3718 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/L3718 Entered quantity is too large. Enter a smaller value typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the quantity you are trying to enter for a particular operation (such as a goods movement, stock transfer, or inventory adjustment) exceeds the allowed limits set in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Quantity Exceeds Stock Availability: The quantity you are trying to enter may exceed the available stock in the specified storage location or bin.
  Configuration Limits: There may be configuration settings in the system that limit the maximum quantity that can be processed in a single transaction.
  Data Entry Error: The quantity entered may simply be a typographical error or misunderstanding of the required quantity.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the quantity may exceed the available quantity for a specific batch.
  Unit of Measure Issues: The quantity may be entered in a unit of