How To Fix L2018 - Transfer requirement quantity must not exceed the delivered quantity &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L2 - Transfer requirements

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Transfer requirement quantity must not exceed the delivered quantity &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L2018 - Transfer requirement quantity must not exceed the delivered quantity & ?

  The SAP error message L2018, which states "Transfer requirement quantity must not exceed the delivered quantity," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory transfer processes. This error indicates that the quantity you are trying to transfer exceeds the quantity that has been delivered or is available for transfer.
  Causes:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity specified in the transfer requirement is greater than the quantity that has been delivered to the warehouse.
  Incorrect Document Entry: There may be an error in the document entry where the transfer requirement was created, leading to an incorrect quantity being specified.
  Stock Availability: The stock might not be available in the specified storage location, or it may have been reserved for other purposes.
  Delivery Issues: The delivery process may not have been completed correctly, leading to discrepancies in the expected versus actual delivered quantities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Delivery Document: Verify the delivery document to ensure that the delivered quantity matches the