How To Fix V4201 - Enter the required quantity

V4201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Enter the required quantity

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V4201 - Details

• The SAP error message V4201 ("Enter the required quantity") typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, particularly when a user is trying to create or modify a sales order, delivery, or similar document. This error indicates that a required quantity field has not been filled in, which is necessary for the transaction to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity: The most common cause is that the quantity field for a line item in the sales order or delivery is left blank.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the sales order processing that require certain fields to be filled out.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the quantity or may have inadvertently deleted it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Quantity: The immediate solution is to check the line items in the sales order or delivery and ensure that the quantity field is filled in for each item. 
  Review Required Fields: Check if there are any