How To Fix 06250 - PO quantity smaller than requisition quantity

06250 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 250

• Message text: PO quantity smaller than requisition quantity

What causes this issue?

This purchase requisition has been created from a
<GL:sales_and_distribution_document>sales document</>. It can only be
copied into a single purchase order item, that is, it is not possible
to reference the requisition in more than one order item. If you want
to order only part of the total quantity, the remaining quantity of
this requisition will remain open.
You will then only be able to close this requisition by changing the
relevant sales document.
Neither is it possible for the sales document itself to be completely
closed as a result of a partial order.

How to fix this error?

Since a sales document containing this quantity exists in the system
for this transaction, you should copy the entire requisition quantity
into the PO item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06250 - PO quantity smaller than requisition quantity ?

  The SAP error message "06250: PO quantity smaller than requisition quantity" typically occurs when there is a discrepancy between the quantity specified in a Purchase Order (PO) and the quantity specified in the corresponding Purchase Requisition (PR). This error indicates that the quantity in the PO is less than what was requested in the PR, which can lead to issues in procurement and inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The most common cause is that the quantity entered in the PO is less than the quantity specified in the PR.
  Manual Entry Error: During the creation of the PO, the user may have mistakenly entered a lower quantity.
  Changes in Requirements: The requirements may have changed after the PR was created, but the PO was not updated accordingly.
  System Configuration: There may be settings in the system that enforce strict adherence to requisition quantities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Purchase Requisition: Check the original PR to confirm the required quantity.