How To Fix VL362 - Delivery quantity is less than minimum delivery quantity & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Delivery quantity is less than minimum delivery quantity & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL362 - Delivery quantity is less than minimum delivery quantity & & ?

  The SAP error message VL362, which states "Delivery quantity is less than minimum delivery quantity," typically occurs during the delivery process when the quantity being delivered is less than the minimum quantity specified in the material master or in the delivery document settings. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Delivery Quantity Setting: The material master may have a minimum delivery quantity defined. This means that any delivery attempt must meet or exceed this quantity.
  Delivery Document Settings: The delivery document may have specific settings that enforce minimum delivery quantities.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, the batch may have restrictions that affect the delivery quantity.
  Sales Order Constraints: The sales order from which the delivery is created may have constraints that limit the quantity that can be delivered.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the "Sales Org. Data" or "Plant Data" views for the minimum delivery quantity setting.
  If necessary, adjust the minimum delivery quantity to allow for smaller deliveries.
  
  
  
  Adjust Delivery Quantity:
  
  If the delivery quantity is indeed less than the minimum required, consider increasing the quantity to meet the minimum delivery requirement.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order:
  
  Check the sales order (transaction code VA03) to ensure that the quantities are correctly defined and that there are no constraints preventing the delivery of the desired quantity.
  
  
  
  Modify Delivery Document Settings:
  
  If applicable, review the delivery document settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) to see if there are any rules that enforce minimum delivery quantities.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Process Owners:
  
  If the minimum delivery quantity is a business requirement, consult with the relevant stakeholders to understand if the current settings are appropriate or if adjustments are needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for VL362 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to delivery processing and material management for further insights into how minimum delivery quantities are handled.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL362 error and implement a suitable solution.