How To Fix BK252 - The total of the subquantities is greater than the quantity for reposting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 252

• Message text: The total of the subquantities is greater than the quantity for reposting

What causes this issue?

When you reposted item &V1& for CO document &V2&, you distributed the
quantity. The total of the subquantities is greater than the amount of
the quantity originally posted.

System Response

The quantity cannot be distributed as you require.

How to fix this error?

Distribute the quantities of item &V1& for document &V2& differently.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK252 - The total of the subquantities is greater than the quantity for reposting ?

  The SAP error message BK252, which states "The total of the subquantities is greater than the quantity for reposting," typically occurs during the process of reposting quantities in inventory management or during the transfer of stock between different storage locations or plants. This error indicates that the sum of the subquantities you are trying to repost exceeds the total quantity that is available for reposting.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Subquantity Entries: The subquantities you are entering for reposting may have been incorrectly calculated or entered, leading to a total that exceeds the available quantity.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to discrepancies between the total quantity and the sum of the subquantities.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect how quantities are calculated or reported.
  Stock Management Issues: If there are discrepancies in stock levels due to previous transactions, this can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Subquantities: Check the subquantities you are trying to enter. Ensure that their total does not exceed the available quantity for reposting.
  Check Available Quantity: Confirm the total quantity available for reposting. You can do this by checking the stock levels in the relevant storage location or plant.
  Adjust Entries: If the subquantities are incorrect, adjust them to ensure that their total is less than or equal to the available quantity.
  Review Previous Transactions: Look into previous transactions that may have affected the stock levels. Ensure that all transactions are correctly posted and that there are no discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which you are encountering this error.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and MB1C (Other Goods Receipts) that may be involved in the reposting process.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in inventory management are adequately trained to minimize data entry errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BK252 error and successfully complete your reposting transaction.