How To Fix 06298 - Quantity delivered by shipping differs from GR quantity

06298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Quantity delivered by shipping differs from GR quantity

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to delete an item of a
<DS:GLOS.3526C047AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>stock transport order</> for
which not all goods have yet been received.

System Response

The item cannot be deleted because the quantity delivered by the
supplying plant does not agree with the GR quantity posted in the
ordering plant.

How to fix this error?

You cannot delete the item until the full quantity of goods has been
received.
You may be able to delete the delivery in the supplying plant (or
arrange to have it deleted).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06298 - Quantity delivered by shipping differs from GR quantity ?

  The SAP error message 06298, which states "Quantity delivered by shipping differs from GR quantity," typically occurs during the goods receipt (GR) process when the quantity of goods received does not match the quantity that was shipped or expected. This discrepancy can arise from various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Shipping Errors: The quantity shipped by the vendor may differ from what was ordered or expected.
  Receiving Errors: The receiving department may have incorrectly recorded the quantity received.
  Partial Deliveries: If the vendor delivered a partial quantity, it may not have been properly documented in the system.
  Inventory Adjustments: Previous inventory adjustments or discrepancies may lead to mismatches.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system regarding delivery and goods receipt processes can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Shipping Documents: Check the shipping documents and compare the delivered quantity with the expected quantity in the purchase order (PO).
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