How To Fix VB814 - Enter increment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VB - Sales Documents: Logical Databases and Views

• Message number: 814

• Message text: Enter increment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VB814 - Enter increment ?

  The SAP error message VB814 - "Enter increment" typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when dealing with item quantities in sales orders, delivery documents, or other related transactions. This error indicates that the system expects a quantity to be entered in a specific increment, which is defined in the material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may have been configured with a specific increment for ordering or selling. For example, if a material is set to be sold in increments of 10, entering a quantity of 7 would trigger this error.
  Sales Document Configuration: The sales document type or item category may have specific settings that enforce quantity increments.
  Unit of Measure (UoM): The unit of measure for the material may require that quantities be entered in specific increments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Sales Org. Data" and "General Plant Data" views for the "Base Unit of Measure" and "Sales Unit" settings.
  Look for the "Minimum Order Quantity" and "Sales Order Increment" fields to see if they are set to a specific value.
  
  
  
  Adjust Quantity:
  
  If the material requires a specific increment, adjust the quantity you are trying to enter to match the required increment. For example, if the increment is 10, enter a quantity that is a multiple of 10 (e.g., 10, 20, 30, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the sales document type and item category to see if there are any specific settings that enforce quantity increments.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider consulting with your SAP support team or checking SAP Notes for any related issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  VA01 - Create Sales Order
  VA02 - Change Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to sales and distribution processes, particularly around material master data and sales order processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.