How To Fix V4160 - Minimum quantity & & of free goods has not been reached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Minimum quantity & & of free goods has not been reached

What causes this issue?

A minimum order quantity of &V1& &V2& is needed to guarantee a free
good for this item.

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?

If required, increase the order quantity to &V1& &V2& so that the
system can create a free goods item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4160 - Minimum quantity & & of free goods has not been reached ?

  The SAP error message V4160, which states "Minimum quantity & & of free goods has not been reached," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when dealing with free goods promotions. This error indicates that the minimum quantity required to qualify for free goods has not been met in the sales order.
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Quantity Not Met: The primary cause of this error is that the quantity of the main product ordered does not meet the minimum threshold required to qualify for the free goods promotion.
  Promotion Configuration: The free goods promotion may be incorrectly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies in the expected minimum quantity.
  Sales Order Data: The sales order may not have the correct items or quantities that align with the promotion rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Quantity: Review the sales order to ensure that the quantity of the main product meets the minimum quantity required for the free goods promotion.
  Review Promotion Conditions: Go to the condition records for the free goods promotion in the pricing procedure and verify the minimum quantity settings. Ensure that they are correctly defined.
  Adjust Sales Order: If the order quantity is below the minimum, adjust the quantity of the main product in the sales order to meet the required threshold.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or configuration guides for free goods promotions to ensure that all settings are correctly implemented.
  Test in a Sandbox: If changes are made to the configuration, test the changes in a sandbox environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Free Goods Configuration: In SAP, free goods can be configured using condition types in the pricing procedure. This includes defining the minimum quantity, free goods quantity, and any other relevant conditions.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to manage condition records related to free goods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to free goods promotions.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If the standard functionality does not meet business requirements, consider using user exits or enhancements to customize the behavior of free goods processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V4160 error and ensure that your sales orders are processed correctly with respect to free goods promotions.