How To Fix CPE610 - Price fixation quantity exceeds item quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 610

• Message text: Price fixation quantity exceeds item quantity

Diagnosis
The total quantity of the price fixation exercise(s) exceeds the item
quantity.
Procedure
Reduce the fixed quantity of the price fixation exercise(s) or increase
the item quantity. To change fixation quantity, either delete already
existing price fixation exercise(s) or reduce quantity of price fixation
exercise(s).

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE610 - Price fixation quantity exceeds item quantity ?

  The SAP error message CPE610, which states "Price fixation quantity exceeds item quantity," typically occurs in the context of pricing and inventory management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the quantity specified for price fixation (the quantity for which a price is being set) exceeds the available quantity of the item in question.
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The price fixation quantity entered in the transaction is greater than the available stock quantity for that item.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the quantity during the price fixation process.
  Inventory Issues: The item may not have been properly received or recorded in the inventory, leading to discrepancies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the pricing procedure or the material master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Quantity: Verify the available stock for the item in question. You can do this by checking the material document or stock overview (transaction codes like MMBE or MB52).
  Adjust Price Fixation Quantity: If the available quantity is less than the price fixation quantity, adjust the price fixation quantity to match the available stock.
  Inventory Reconciliation: If there are discrepancies in stock levels, perform an inventory reconciliation to ensure that the stock levels in the system match the physical stock.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for any inconsistencies or errors that might affect pricing and inventory management.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the pricing procedure and ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE (Stock Overview), MEK1 (Create Condition), and MEK2 (Change Condition) for managing pricing and inventory.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to pricing procedures and inventory management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in pricing and inventory management are adequately trained to avoid data entry errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CPE610 error and ensure that your pricing and inventory processes run smoothly.