How To Fix WG117 - 0 entered as quantity -> PO not created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 117

• Message text: 0 entered as quantity -> PO not created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG117 - 0 entered as quantity -> PO not created ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WG117 0 entered as quantity -> PO not created
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a purchase order (PO) is attempted to be created with a quantity of zero (0) for one or more line items. SAP does not allow the creation of a PO with zero quantity because it is logically inconsistent to order "nothing."
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system checks the quantity field during PO creation.
  If the quantity is zero or blank, the system throws the WG117 error.
  This is a validation to prevent meaningless or incomplete purchase orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Quantity Field:
  
  Go to the PO creation screen.
  Verify that the quantity entered for each line item is greater than zero.
  
  
  
  Correct the Quantity:
  
  Enter a valid, positive quantity for the material or service you want to order.
  
  
  
  Recreate the PO:
  
  After correcting the quantity, try to save or create the PO again.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Custom Validations:
  
  Sometimes, custom code or user exits might enforce additional checks on quantity.
  Review any custom logic if the standard quantity is correct but the error persists.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME21N (Create PO), ME22N (Change PO)
  Field: Quantity (usually in the item overview section)
  SAP Module: MM (Materials Management)
  Message Class: WG (Purchasing)
  Similar Messages:  
  
  WG118: Quantity must be greater than zero  
  ME025: Quantity zero not allowed
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: PO line item quantity is zero.
  Solution: Enter a valid, non-zero quantity before saving the PO.
  Additional: Check for custom validations if the problem persists despite correct quantity.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the transaction code and the exact steps leading to the error.