How To Fix AG801 - The confirmed quantity - & & - can only be reduced

AG801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AG - Nachrichten ATP-Server

• Message number: 801

• Message text: The confirmed quantity - & & - can only be reduced

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AG801 - The confirmed quantity - & & - can only be reduced ?

  The SAP error message AG801 indicates that there is an issue with the confirmed quantity of a production order or a related document. Specifically, it means that the confirmed quantity can only be reduced, not increased. This typically occurs in the context of production orders, confirmations, or goods movements where the system is enforcing certain business rules regarding inventory and production management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Confirmed Quantity Limitations: The confirmed quantity for a production order or operation has already been set, and the system does not allow increasing this quantity beyond what has already been confirmed.
  Status of the Order: The production order may be in a status that restricts changes to the confirmed quantities (e.g., completed or technically completed).
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or configurations in place that prevent increasing the confirmed quantity once it has been set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Confirmed Quantities: Review the current confirmed quantities for the production order or