How To Fix IM532 - Incorrect external qty &1 &4 exceeds incorrect external qty for hdr: &2

IM532 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 532

• Message text: Incorrect external qty &1 &4 exceeds incorrect external qty for hdr: &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered an incorrect quantity externally of &V3& for the
notification item &V4&. However, the incorrect quantity externally is
only &V2& in the notification header. This is not possible.

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?

Check your entries and correct them.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM532 - Incorrect external qty &1 &4 exceeds incorrect external qty for hdr: &2 ?

  The SAP error message IM532 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the external quantity for a material document. Specifically, it suggests that the incorrect external quantity exceeds the expected or allowed quantity for a given header document. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a manual entry error where the quantity entered does not match the expected quantity.
  Mismatch in Document Types: The error can occur if there is a mismatch between the document types or if the document is not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material management module, such as incorrect settings for quantity types or units of measure.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can arise from bugs or inconsistencies in the SAP system itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Quantity Entries: Check the quantities entered in the transaction. Ensure that they match the expected