How To Fix V5046 - Please enter order quantity in quantity field of the same name

V5046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V5 - Contract processing

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Please enter order quantity in quantity field of the same name

What causes this issue?

You tried to enter a target quantity for an item relevant for delivery.

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

System Response

For items relevant for delivery, the order quantity forms the basis for
the quantity field.

How to fix this error?

To create items relevant for delivery in service contracts, you use the
change to double spaced entry option. There you can enter your data in
the 'Order quantity' field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

V5046 - Details

• The SAP error message V5046, "Please enter order quantity in quantity field of the same name," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing or when dealing with delivery documents. This error indicates that the system expects a quantity to be entered in a specific field, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity: The most common cause is that the order quantity field is left blank or not filled in when creating or modifying a sales order or delivery.
  Field Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the quantity fields in the document. For example, if you are trying to enter a quantity in a field that is not designated for that purpose.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the sales order or delivery document types that require certain fields to be filled out.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Quantity: Ensure that you enter a valid quantity in the appropriate quantity field.