How To Fix V1681 - The free goods qty is equal to/larger than requested delivery qty & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 681

• Message text: The free goods qty is equal to/larger than requested delivery qty & &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a free goods quantity that is larger than or equal to
the quantity required by the customer.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a quantity in the free goods item that is smaller than &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1681 - The free goods qty is equal to/larger than requested delivery qty & & ?

  The SAP error message V1681 indicates that the quantity of free goods being offered is equal to or greater than the requested delivery quantity. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when processing sales orders that include free goods promotions.
  Cause:
  
  Free Goods Configuration: The free goods are configured in such a way that the quantity of free goods is equal to or exceeds the quantity of the main product being ordered.
  Sales Order Entry: During the entry of a sales order, the user may have inadvertently entered a quantity for free goods that matches or exceeds the quantity of the main item.
  Promotion Rules: The promotion rules set up in the system may not be correctly defined, leading to this situation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Sales Order: Check the sales order to ensure that the quantities for both the main product and the free goods are entered correctly. Adjust the quantities as necessary.
  Check Free Goods Configuration: Review the configuration of free goods in the system. Ensure that the rules for free goods promotions are set up correctly and that they align with business requirements.
  Adjust Promotion Rules: If the promotion rules are causing the issue, consider modifying them to ensure that the free goods quantity is always less than the ordered quantity.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring free goods and handling related error messages.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering sales orders are trained on how to properly enter quantities for free goods and understand the implications of the configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to review and modify sales orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on free goods configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the V1681 error message effectively.