How To Fix 06835 - Quantity in item & differs from total quantity of sub-items

06835 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 835

• Message text: Quantity in item & differs from total quantity of sub-items

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& has a quantity of &V2&. Taken together, the associated
sub-items of category &V4& have a total quantity of only &V3&.

System Response

There is no provision for variances between the quantity of the main
item and the total quantity of the sub-items for sub-item category
&V4&.

How to fix this error?

Check the entered items.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06835 - Quantity in item & differs from total quantity of sub-items ?

  The SAP error message 06835, "Quantity in item & differs from total quantity of sub-items," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management processes. This error indicates a discrepancy between the quantity specified in a main item and the total quantity of its sub-items (or components) in a bill of materials (BOM) or a similar structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The quantity entered for the main item does not match the sum of the quantities of its sub-items.
  Changes in BOM: If the BOM has been modified (e.g., adding or removing components) without updating the main item's quantity, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the item or its components may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches.
  Incomplete Transactions: If a transaction was not completed properly, it might leave the system in an inconsistent state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Quantities: Check the quantities of the main item and its sub-items. Ensure that