How To Fix BORGR618 - The delivery quantity cannot be smaller than the posted quantity: &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 618

• Message text: The delivery quantity cannot be smaller than the posted quantity: &3

What causes this issue?

The delivery quantity cannot be smaller than the posted quantity. The
delivery quantity &v1& must be larger than or equal to the posted
quantity &v2& in item &v3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Increase the delivery quantity until it is at least equal to the posted
quantity.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR618 - The delivery quantity cannot be smaller than the posted quantity: &3 ?

  The SAP error message BORGR618 indicates that there is an issue with the delivery quantity in relation to the posted quantity. Specifically, it means that the quantity you are trying to deliver is less than the quantity that has already been posted in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the delivery process in sales and distribution (SD) or when managing inventory.
  Cause:
  
  
  Posted Quantity Exceeds Delivery Quantity: The most common cause is that the quantity you are attempting to deliver is less than what has already been posted in the system. This can happen if:
  
  A partial delivery has already been made.
  The system has recorded a higher quantity than what you are trying to deliver.
  There are discrepancies between the stock levels and the quantities in the delivery document.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Document Flow: If there are inconsistencies in the document flow (e.g., if a goods receipt has been posted for a quantity that exceeds the delivery quantity), this error can occur.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, configuration settings in the SAP system related to inventory management or sales and distribution can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posted Quantities: Review the posted quantities in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant delivery document and the associated goods movements. Ensure that the quantities match what you are trying to deliver.
  
  
  Adjust Delivery Quantity: If the posted quantity is correct and you still need to deliver, you may need to adjust the delivery quantity to match the posted quantity or create a new delivery for the remaining quantity.
  
  
  Review Document Flow: Ensure that the document flow is correct. Check if there are any open or incomplete documents that might be causing the discrepancy.
  
  
  Consult with Inventory Management: If you suspect that there are issues with stock levels or inventory management, consult with your inventory management team to reconcile any discrepancies.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can also reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) or MB51 (Material Document List) to investigate the delivery and inventory postings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to delivery processing and inventory management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and modify delivery documents and inventory records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.