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 quantity you are trying to transfer. You can do this by checking the delivery note or the goods receipt document.
  Adjust Transfer Requirement: If the transfer requirement was created with an incorrect quantity, adjust it to match the actual delivered quantity.
  Stock Overview: Use the stock overview transaction (e.g., MB52 or MMBE) to check the available stock in the relevant storage location and ensure that the quantity you want to transfer is available.
  Reprocess Delivery: If there was an issue with the delivery, you may need to reprocess the delivery or goods receipt to ensure that the quantities are correctly updated in the system.
  Consult with Warehouse Management: If you are unsure about the quantities or the process, consult with your warehouse management team to clarify the situation and ensure that all processes are being followed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  LT03: Create Transfer Order from Transfer Requirement
  LT12: Confirm Transfer Order
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to warehouse management and transfer processes for more detailed guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to create and modify transfer requirements and that you are following the correct procedures as per your organization's policies.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the L2018 error in SAP.