How To Fix W4317 - & - Material consumption values ...................: &

W4317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 317

• Message text: & - Material consumption values ...................: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4317 - & - Material consumption values ...................: & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W4317:
  
  SAP Message W4317
  Message Text:
  W4317 - Material consumption values ...................: &
  
  Cause
  
  This warning message typically appears during material consumption postings or goods movements in SAP.
  It indicates that the material consumption values (such as quantity or value) are either missing, zero, or inconsistent.
  The placeholder & in the message usually contains additional information, such as the material number or document number.
  The system is alerting you that the consumption values for the material in question are not as expected, which might lead to incorrect inventory or accounting postings.
  
  
  Common Scenarios Leading to W4317
  
  Posting a goods issue or consumption without specifying the quantity.
  Consumption values are zero or negative where not allowed.
  Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the material document.
  Issues with batch or serial number assignment affecting consumption.
  Problems in integration between modules (e.g., MM and FI) causing value inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve
  
  
  Check the Material Document:
  
  Verify the quantities