How To Fix W+319 - The minimum order quantity & & may not be exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 319

• Message text: The minimum order quantity & & may not be exceeded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+319 - The minimum order quantity & & may not be exceeded ?

  The SAP error message W+319 indicates that a user is attempting to process a quantity that exceeds the defined minimum order quantity for a particular material or product. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management, purchasing, or sales order processing.
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Order Quantity Setting: The material in question has a minimum order quantity defined in its master data. This setting ensures that orders cannot be placed for quantities below a certain threshold.
  Incorrect Quantity Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a quantity that exceeds the minimum order quantity, or there may be a misunderstanding of the required quantity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master data or the purchasing info record that defines the minimum order quantity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing or sales data views to confirm the minimum order quantity set for the material.
  If necessary, update the minimum order quantity to a more appropriate value (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Adjust Order Quantity:
  
  If the order quantity entered is indeed below the minimum order quantity, adjust the quantity to meet or exceed the minimum requirement.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  If applicable, check the purchasing info record (transaction code ME13) for the vendor and material combination to ensure that the minimum order quantity is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If the minimum order quantity needs to be changed for business reasons, consult with the SAP configuration team to ensure that any changes align with business processes and policies.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of minimum order quantities and how to check them before placing orders.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on material master data and purchasing processes.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If there are specific business rules that need to be implemented regarding minimum order quantities, consider using user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to customize the behavior of the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the W+319 error and ensure that your order processing aligns with the defined minimum order quantities.