How To Fix L3018 - Quant & not consistent with other transfer order data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Quant & not consistent with other transfer order data

What causes this issue?

The quant you have specified is either inconsistent with respect to the
material data for the material item to be transported; or it is not in
the location (that is, the storage type, storage bin or storage unit)
which you entered for the item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3018 - Quant & not consistent with other transfer order data ?

  The SAP error message L3018, which states "Quant & not consistent with other transfer order data," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the quant (quantities) and other data related to a transfer order. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Inconsistent Quantities: The quantity in the quant does not match the expected quantity in the transfer order. This can happen if there are changes made to the transfer order after the quant was created.
  
  
  Incorrect Storage Location: The quant may be associated with a different storage location than what is specified in the transfer order.
  
  
  Stock Type Mismatch: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, blocked, quality inspection) of the quant may not match the stock type expected by the transfer order.
  
  
  Transfer Order Status: The transfer order may be in a status that does not allow for the quant to be processed (e.g., if it is already completed or canceled).
  
  
  Data Corruption: There may be inconsistencies in the database or data corruption that leads to mismatched records.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Quant and Transfer Order Data: Review the quant details and the transfer order details to ensure that they match in terms of quantity, storage location, and stock type.
  
  
  Adjust Quantities: If the quant quantity is incorrect, adjust it to match the expected quantity in the transfer order.
  
  
  Verify Storage Locations: Ensure that the storage location in the quant matches the storage location specified in the transfer order.
  
  
  Review Stock Types: Make sure that the stock type of the quant is appropriate for the transfer order.
  
  
  Check Transfer Order Status: Ensure that the transfer order is in a status that allows for processing. If it is completed or canceled, you may need to create a new transfer order.
  
  
  Recreate the Transfer Order: If the issue persists, consider deleting the problematic transfer order and creating a new one.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like LT03 (Create Transfer Order), LT12 (Confirm Transfer Order), and LT21 (Display Transfer Order) to manage transfer orders.
  Warehouse Management Configuration: Ensure that your warehouse management settings are correctly configured, including storage types, stock types, and transfer order processing rules.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps taken to troubleshoot.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the L3018 error in SAP.