How can you prevent a release order in excess of the target quantity for a quantity contract?

To prevent a release order from exceeding the target quantity for a quantity contract, setting an error message to prevent the release is an effective approach. This mechanism acts as a safeguard that stops any attempt to process an order that would go beyond the predefined cap established in the contract. By utilizing this error message functionality, the system ensures adherence to contractual compliance, thereby preventing potential over-commitment or financial discrepancies that could arise from fulfilling orders that exceed the agreed target.

In this context, the option that simply issues a warning message may inform users of the potential issue but does not enforce compliance to the extent that an error message does. The flexibility of allowing excess orders without restrictions undermines the strictness necessary in managing contractual limits. Similarly, converting excess orders into special orders bypasses the intended purpose of monitoring and controlling release orders against the set thresholds, potentially leading to mismanagement of resources or inventory. Thus, the most appropriate measure is to establish an error message that halts the release process, upholding the integrity of the contract terms.