How To Fix ARUN_MAIN146 - Delivery quantity of item &1 exceeds assigned quantity.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_MAIN -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Delivery quantity of item &1 exceeds assigned quantity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_MAIN146 - Delivery quantity of item &1 exceeds assigned quantity. ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_MAIN146 indicates that the delivery quantity for a specific item exceeds the quantity that has been assigned or allocated for that item in the system. This typically occurs during the delivery process when the system checks the available stock or the allocated quantities against the quantity being delivered.
  Cause:
  
  Excess Delivery Quantity: The quantity you are trying to deliver is greater than what is available or what has been allocated for that item.
  Stock Availability: There may not be enough stock available in the warehouse to fulfill the delivery request.
  Incorrect Allocation: The item may not have been properly allocated in the system, leading to discrepancies between the expected and actual quantities.
  Sales Order Issues: The sales order may have been modified, leading to changes in the allocated quantities.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not have enough stock to cover the delivery quantity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the available stock for the item in the relevant storage location. You can do this using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Review Sales Order: Check the sales order associated with the delivery to ensure that the quantities are correct and that there are no discrepancies.
  Adjust Delivery Quantity: If the delivery quantity is indeed too high, adjust it to match the available or allocated quantity.
  Reallocate Stock: If necessary, reallocate stock to ensure that the required quantity is available for delivery.
  Check Batch Management: If batch management is in use, ensure that the correct batch is selected and that it has sufficient stock.
  Consult with Logistics Team: If you are unsure about the stock levels or allocations, consult with your logistics or warehouse management team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery).
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings related to inventory management and delivery processing in the SAP system.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view stock levels and make changes to deliveries.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling delivery processes and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ARUN_MAIN146 error and successfully process the delivery.