How To Fix VL263 - Quantity ratio &3:&4 cannot be checked. Quantities &1, &2 are zero

VL263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Quantity ratio &3:&4 cannot be checked. Quantities &1, &2 are zero

What causes this issue?

You want to check for amounts &v1& and &v2& whether they can be
expressed using the conversion ratio &v3& : &v4& = &v1& : &v2&.
Both amounts are 0, however, making the quantitative ratio
mathematically undefined.
The message is meant to inform you of the situation and does not
indicate an error in the business sense.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL263 - Quantity ratio &3:&4 cannot be checked. Quantities &1, &2 are zero ?

  The SAP error message VL263 indicates that there is an issue with the quantity ratio in a delivery or goods movement process. Specifically, it states that the quantity ratio cannot be checked because the quantities involved are zero. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Quantities: The error arises when the system attempts to validate a quantity ratio, but the quantities involved are zero. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Attempting to create a delivery or perform a goods movement where the item quantities are not properly defined.
  Incorrect configuration of the material master or delivery item settings.
  Issues with the source document (like a sales order or purchase order) where the quantities are not maintained.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the material management or logistics execution settings that affects how quantities are handled.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Quantities: Verify the quantities in the relevant