How To Fix 61240 - Order quantity &1 &3 increased by &2 &3 scrap

61240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Order quantity &1 &3 increased by &2 &3 scrap

What causes this issue?

In the material master record, an assembly scrap of &V4& % is entered.
The system calculated a scrap quantity of &V2& &V3& and increased the
specified quantity of &V1& &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61240 - Order quantity &1 &3 increased by &2 &3 scrap ?

  The SAP error message 61240, which states "Order quantity &1 &3 increased by &2 &3 scrap," typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders when the system detects that the quantity of a production order has been increased due to scrap. This message is often related to the handling of scrap in manufacturing processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Scrap Handling: The error indicates that the system has automatically adjusted the order quantity to account for scrap that has been generated during production. This can happen if the actual yield is less than the planned yield.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the production order or the material master regarding scrap percentages may not be aligned with the actual production process.
  Production Variance: If the production process results in more scrap than anticipated, the system will adjust the order quantity to reflect the actual usable output.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Scrap Settings: Check the scrap settings in the material master