How To Fix 61464 - In period & the total quantity is short of &

61464 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 464

• Message text: In period & the total quantity is short of &

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61464 - Details

• The SAP error message "61464 In period & the total quantity is short of &" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the expected quantity of a material and the actual quantity recorded in the system for a specific period.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Quantity Shortage: The total quantity of the material in the specified period is less than what is expected or required. This could be due to various reasons such as:
  
  Incorrect data entry during goods receipt or goods issue.
  Stock adjustments that were not properly recorded.
  Inventory discrepancies due to theft, loss, or damage.
  Timing issues where transactions are recorded in different periods.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the business processes, leading to discrepancies in quantity calculations.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The error may also arise if the posting period is closed or if there are