How To Fix W5014 - Please enter a quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Please enter a quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5014 - Please enter a quantity ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W5014 - Please enter a quantity
  
  Cause:
  The warning message W5014 appears when a quantity field that is mandatory for a particular transaction or process is left empty or zero. This typically happens in scenarios such as:
  
  Creating or changing purchase orders, sales orders, or delivery documents where the system expects a quantity to be entered for the item.
  Goods movements or inventory postings where the quantity of material to be moved or posted is not specified.
  Production orders or confirmations where the quantity to be produced or confirmed is missing.
  
  The system requires a valid quantity to proceed with the transaction, and if it is missing, it triggers this warning.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a valid quantity:
  
  Check the relevant quantity field(s) in the transaction screen and enter the appropriate quantity. This could be the order quantity, delivery quantity, goods movement quantity, etc.
  
  
  Check field status:
  
  If the quantity field is not editable or missing, verify the configuration of the document/item type or the field status group in customizing (SPRO). The field might be set as mandatory or optional depending on the business process.
  
  
  Review user input:
  
  Ensure that the user has not accidentally deleted or left the quantity field blank.
  
  
  Check for default values:
  
  Sometimes, default quantities are set via user exits, BAdIs, or configuration. If these are missing or incorrect, the quantity might not be populated automatically.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W5 (Warning messages related to quantity and item data)
  Transaction Examples: ME21N (Create Purchase Order), VA01 (Create Sales Order), MIGO (Goods Movement), CO01 (Create Production Order)
  SAP Notes: Search for message number W5014 in SAP Service Marketplace or SAP Support Portal for any specific notes or patches.
  Field Status Configuration:  
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Define Document Types  
  Sales and Distribution ? Sales Documents ? Define Item Categories and Field Status  
  
  
  User Exits / BAdIs: Check if any custom logic affects quantity fields.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Quantity field required by the system is empty or zero.
  Solution: Enter a valid quantity in the required field before saving or proceeding.
  Check: Field status, user input, and any custom logic affecting quantity fields.
  
  If the problem persists after entering a quantity, further investigation into configuration or custom enhancements may be necessary.