How To Fix 06142 - Cum. scheduled qty. smaller than cum. GI qty. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Cum. scheduled qty. smaller than cum. GI qty. &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06142 - Cum. scheduled qty. smaller than cum. GI qty. & ?

  The SAP error message "06142: Cum. scheduled qty. smaller than cum. GI qty." typically occurs in the context of inventory management and production planning. This error indicates that the cumulative scheduled quantity for a particular material or production order is less than the cumulative goods issue (GI) quantity that has already been posted. In simpler terms, it means that you are trying to post a goods issue that exceeds the amount that has been scheduled for that order or material.
  Causes:
  
  Excess Goods Issue: You may have issued more goods than what was scheduled for the production order or delivery.
  Incorrect Scheduling: The scheduled quantities may not have been updated correctly, leading to discrepancies.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual changes to the scheduled quantities or goods issues may have created inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry can lead to incorrect cumulative quantities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Scheduled Quantities: Review the scheduled quantities for the production order or material in question. Ensure that they are correctly defined and reflect the actual requirements.
  Review Goods Issues: Check the cumulative goods issue quantities that have been posted. Ensure that they are accurate and reflect the actual goods issued.
  Adjust Scheduled Quantities: If necessary, adjust the scheduled quantities to match the cumulative goods issue or vice versa, depending on the business process.
  Reconcile Data: If there are discrepancies, reconcile the data between the production order and the inventory records to ensure consistency.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration and processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), or COGI (Postprocessing of Goods Movement) to review and correct postings.
  Reports: Utilize inventory management reports to analyze stock levels and movements, such as MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand) or MB5B (Stocks for Posting Date).
  User Exits and Enhancements: If this error is frequent, consider discussing with your SAP technical team about implementing user exits or enhancements to better manage scheduled quantities and goods issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your inventory and production data are consistent and accurate.