How To Fix 06254 - Order quantity greater than requisition quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Order quantity greater than requisition quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06254 - Order quantity greater than requisition quantity ?

  The SAP error message "06254 Order quantity greater than requisition quantity" typically occurs in the context of procurement and inventory management when there is a discrepancy between the quantity of goods being ordered and the quantity that has been requisitioned. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Quantities: The order quantity specified in the purchase order (PO) or production order exceeds the quantity that was originally requested in the requisition (purchase requisition or internal requisition).
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in entering the order quantity, either by the user or due to a system error.
  Changes in Requirements: The requisition may have been modified or reduced after the order was created, leading to a situation where the order quantity is no longer valid.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be settings in the system that enforce strict adherence to requisition quantities, leading to this error when