How To Fix G4021 - Assigned quantity & & is greater than assignment basis of & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Assigned quantity & & is greater than assignment basis of & &

What causes this issue?

The assigned quantity of &V1& &V2& is greater than the assigned
quantity of &V3& &V4&. If this is a return of goods to vendor, the
quantity being returned per equity group cannot be greater than the
quantity received per equity group. If this is a credit memo or
subsequent invoice, the quantity assigned per equity group cannot
exceed the quantity invoiced per equity group.

System Response

You cannot post this quantity to this equity group.

How to fix this error?

Please limit the quantity assigned to this equity group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4021 - Assigned quantity & & is greater than assignment basis of & & ?

  The SAP error message G4021 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the assigned quantity and the assignment basis in a transaction, typically related to inventory management or material movements. This error usually occurs in the context of goods movements, such as goods receipts, goods issues, or transfer postings, where the system checks the quantities being assigned against the available stock or the basis of assignment.
  Cause:
  The error message G4021 is triggered when:
  
  The quantity you are trying to assign (e.g., during a goods movement) exceeds the available quantity in the assignment basis (e.g., stock, production order, or delivery).
  There may be a mismatch in the quantities due to previous transactions that have not been properly accounted for.
  The assignment basis may have been changed or updated, leading to a situation where the assigned quantity is no longer valid.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G4021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Assignment Basis: Verify the assignment basis (e.g., stock level, production order) to ensure that it has sufficient quantity available for the assignment you are trying to make.
  
  
  Review Previous Transactions: Look for any previous transactions that may have affected the stock levels. Ensure that all goods movements have been posted correctly.
  
  
  Adjust Quantities: If the assigned quantity is indeed greater than the available quantity, you will need to adjust the quantity you are trying to assign to match the available stock.
  
  
  Reconcile Stock Levels: If there are discrepancies in stock levels, consider performing a stock reconciliation to ensure that the system reflects the correct quantities.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or user manuals for specific guidance related to the transaction you are performing.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes where this error might occur include MIGO (Goods Movement), MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), and MB1B (Transfer Posting).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to perform the transaction, as insufficient permissions can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G4021 error and implement a solution to resolve it.