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

BK252 - Overview

• 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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