How To Fix SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG038 - The additional quantity is greater than or equals '&1'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG - Message class for Free Goods maintenance

• Message number: 038

• Message text: The additional quantity is greater than or equals '&1'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG038 - The additional quantity is greater than or equals '&1'. ?

  The SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG038 indicates that the additional quantity being entered for free goods is greater than or equal to the specified limit. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when dealing with promotions or free goods in sales orders.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The quantity of free goods being added exceeds the allowed limit defined in the pricing conditions or the promotion rules.
  The configuration for free goods in the system may not be set up correctly, or the conditions for the promotion are not being met.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Free Goods Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 or VK31 to review the condition records for free goods.
  Ensure that the limits for free goods are correctly defined in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order:
  
  Check the sales order to ensure that the quantities being entered for free goods are within the allowed limits.
  If necessary, adjust the quantities to comply with the defined limits.
  
  
  
  Adjust Promotion Rules:
  
  If the free goods are part of a promotional campaign, verify the promotion rules and ensure that they are correctly set up in the system.
  Make sure that the promotion is active and applicable to the items being sold.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to free goods and promotions to understand the specific configuration settings that may be affecting the transaction.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and sales order, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK31: Change Condition
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on free goods configuration.
  
  
  
  User Exits and Enhancements:
  
  If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, review any user exits or enhancements that may affect the free goods processing.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.