How To Fix VS017 - The minimum quantity in the material master is &1; increase the quantity

VS017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VS - SD Master data

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The minimum quantity in the material master is &1; increase the quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VS017 - The minimum quantity in the material master is &1; increase the quantity ?

  The SAP error message VS017 indicates that a minimum quantity has been set in the material master for a specific material, and the quantity being processed (for example, in a sales order or delivery) is below this minimum threshold. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when trying to sell or deliver a quantity that does not meet the minimum requirements defined in the material master.
  
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Quantity Setting: The material master has a minimum quantity defined, which is the least amount that can be sold or delivered in a single transaction.
  Transaction Quantity: The quantity being processed (e.g., in a sales order) is less than the minimum quantity specified in the material master.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VS017 error, you have a few options:
  
  
  Increase the Quantity: Adjust the quantity in your sales order or delivery to meet or exceed the minimum quantity specified in the material master.
  
  
  Change the