How To Fix BORGR581 - The delivery quantity is &1 less than the quantity which is open until &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORGR - Messages Multi-Level Goods Receipt

• Message number: 581

• Message text: The delivery quantity is &1 less than the quantity which is open until &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR581 - The delivery quantity is &1 less than the quantity which is open until &2 ?

  The SAP error message BORGR581 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the delivery quantity and the quantity that is still open for delivery. Specifically, it means that the quantity you are trying to deliver is less than the quantity that is still open for that particular order or item.
  Cause:
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The delivery quantity you are trying to process is less than the quantity that is still open in the system. This can happen if:
  
  You are attempting to deliver a partial quantity that is less than what is expected.
  There may have been changes in the order or delivery quantities that were not updated correctly in the system.
  The order may have been partially delivered previously, and the remaining quantity is not correctly reflected.
  
  
  
  Order Status: The order may have a status that does not allow for the delivery of the specified quantity.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are affecting how quantities are managed and delivered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Open Quantities: Review the open quantities for the order or item in question. You can do this by checking the sales order or delivery document in SAP to see what the expected quantities are.
  
  
  Adjust Delivery Quantity: If you are trying to deliver a quantity that is less than the open quantity, ensure that the quantity you are entering is correct. If you intend to deliver a partial quantity, make sure that it is allowed based on the order's status.
  
  
  Update Order Status: If the order status is preventing the delivery, you may need to change the status or complete any necessary steps before proceeding with the delivery.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or configuration settings that may affect delivery processing. This may include checking the item category, delivery type, or other related settings.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to check the details of the order and delivery.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Manual: Refer to the user manual or training materials for guidance on handling deliveries and understanding order quantities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.