How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS014 - Target quantity &1 should be a multiple of the minimum quantity &2

/SCWM/PS_BASICS014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Target quantity &1 should be a multiple of the minimum quantity &2

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/SCWM/PS_BASICS014 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS014 indicates that the target quantity specified in a process (such as a transfer order, production order, or other logistics-related processes) is not a multiple of the minimum quantity defined for that particular item or process. This is a common validation check in SAP to ensure that operations are performed in acceptable quantities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Quantity Requirement: Each material or product in SAP can have a minimum quantity defined in its master data. This is often set to ensure that operations (like picking, packing, or production) are efficient and meet certain operational standards.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered a target quantity that does not comply with the minimum quantity requirement. For example, if the minimum quantity is 10, entering 15 or 25 would be acceptable, but entering 7 would trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the minimum quantity is configured in the material