How To Fix 8I347 - Received quantity cannot be more than excise invoice quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 347

• Message text: Received quantity cannot be more than excise invoice quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I347 - Received quantity cannot be more than excise invoice quantity ?

  The SAP error message 8I347 indicates that the received quantity of goods cannot exceed the quantity specified in the excise invoice. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management and excise duty processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with excise invoices for goods that are subject to excise tax.
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity you are trying to receive in the system is greater than the quantity mentioned in the excise invoice.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the received quantity or the excise invoice quantity.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce strict checks on excise invoice quantities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Excise Invoice: Check the excise invoice to confirm the quantity mentioned. Ensure that the quantity you are trying to receive does not exceed this amount.
  
  
  Adjust Received Quantity: If the received quantity is indeed greater than the excise invoice quantity, adjust the received quantity to match the excise invoice.
  
  
  Check for Multiple Invoices: If you are receiving goods against multiple excise invoices, ensure that you are not inadvertently trying to combine quantities from different invoices.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe the configuration might be causing the issue, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to excise invoice processing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further details on handling excise invoices and related transactions.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after verifying the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIRO (Invoice Verification) and MIGO (Goods Movement) where this error might occur.
  Excise Duty Regulations: Understand the local excise duty regulations that may affect how quantities are managed in your SAP system.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in the goods receipt process are adequately trained on handling excise invoices and the associated quantities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.