How To Fix VK286 - The quantity must be greater than &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 286

• Message text: The quantity must be greater than &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK286 - The quantity must be greater than & ?

  The SAP error message VK286 ("The quantity must be greater than &") typically occurs in the context of pricing or sales order processing when the system expects a quantity to be greater than a specified value, but the entered quantity does not meet this requirement. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of sales orders, quotations, or when processing pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Quantity Requirement: The error is often triggered by a minimum quantity requirement set in the pricing conditions or in the material master data. This means that the system expects a minimum quantity to be entered for the transaction to be valid.
  Condition Records: There may be condition records in the pricing procedure that specify a minimum quantity for certain pricing conditions.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the pricing procedure may enforce minimum quantity rules that are not being met by the entered quantity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Minimum Quantity: Review the minimum quantity requirement for the item in question. This can be found in the pricing conditions or the material master data.
  Adjust Quantity: If the entered quantity is less than the required minimum, adjust the quantity to meet or exceed the minimum requirement.
  Review Condition Records: Check the condition records in the pricing procedure to see if there are any specific minimum quantity settings that need to be adjusted.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, review the pricing procedure to see if the minimum quantity requirement can be modified or if it is necessary for your business process.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If the minimum quantity requirement is not appropriate for your business scenario, consider implementing a user exit or BAdI to modify the behavior of the pricing procedure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition) to review or modify pricing conditions.
  Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for any minimum quantity settings.
  Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure can be reviewed in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Sales and Distribution (SD) to further investigate the specific configuration and business requirements.