How To Fix W5014 - Please enter a quantity


W5014 - Overview

  • 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

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