How To Fix IW756 - Item & material &: Reqmnt qty & smaller than GR qty &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 756

• Message text: Item & material &: Reqmnt qty & smaller than GR qty &

What causes this issue?

You want to reduce the requirement quantity for a material component.
However, the quantity already entered for this component is greater
than the changed requirement quantity.

System Response

The requirement quantity is changed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 IW756 - Item & material &: Reqmnt qty & smaller than GR qty & ?

  The SAP error message IW756 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the required quantity of a material and the quantity that has been received (Goods Receipt - GR) for that item. Specifically, the error message states that the required quantity is smaller than the quantity that has already been received.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or production orders when:
  
  The system is trying to confirm a requirement for a material that has already been fully received.
  There may be an inconsistency in the order quantities, where the system expects a certain quantity to be available but finds that the received quantity exceeds the required quantity.
  The order may have been modified after the goods receipt was posted, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW756 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Order Details:
  
  Review the maintenance or production order to confirm the required quantity of the material.
  Verify the quantity that has been received against the order.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Order Quantity:
  
  If the required quantity is indeed smaller than the received quantity, you may need to adjust the order quantity to match the received quantity.
  This can be done by changing the order or adjusting the requirement in the system.
  
  
  
  Post Additional Goods Receipt:
  
  If the requirement is valid and you need more material, you can post an additional goods receipt for the required quantity.
  
  
  
  Check for Previous Transactions:
  
  Investigate if there were any previous transactions that might have affected the quantities, such as returns or adjustments.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Support Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide further insights based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IW32 (Change Order), IW33 (Display Order), or MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the status of the order and stock levels.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling goods receipts and order confirmations.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If this is a recurring issue, consider checking if there are any user exits or BAdIs that could be affecting the behavior of the order processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW756 error and implement a suitable solution.