How To Fix CMM_ALLOC005 - Allocated Qty for condition &1 term number &2 exceeds priced quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMM_ALLOC - Allocation Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Allocated Qty for condition &1 term number &2 exceeds priced quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMM_ALLOC005 - Allocated Qty for condition &1 term number &2 exceeds priced quantity ?

  The SAP error message CMM_ALLOC005 indicates that the allocated quantity for a specific condition (identified by &1) and term number (&2) exceeds the priced quantity. This typically occurs in the context of condition records in pricing, where the system is trying to allocate a certain quantity to a condition but finds that the total allocated quantity surpasses what is available or allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Excess Allocation: The most common cause is that the system is attempting to allocate more quantity to a condition than what is available in the pricing record.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the pricing conditions or the allocation strategy.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or updates to the pricing conditions may have led to discrepancies in the quantities.
  Changes in Order Quantities: If the order quantity has been changed after the pricing conditions were set, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Condition Records: Review the condition records for the specific condition type and ensure that the allocated quantity does not exceed the priced quantity.
  Adjust Allocated Quantities: If the allocation is indeed higher than the priced quantity, adjust the allocated quantities to be within the limits.
  Review Pricing Configuration: Ensure that the pricing configuration is set up correctly and that the condition types are defined properly.
  Recalculate Pricing: If there have been changes to the order or pricing conditions, recalculate the pricing to ensure that all quantities are aligned.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the condition type in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition) to manage condition records.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the allocation process and identify where the discrepancy occurs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in pricing or allocation, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the behavior of the allocation process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.