How To Fix L3059 - Scheduled quantity less than quantity to be removed by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Scheduled quantity less than quantity to be removed by &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3059 - Scheduled quantity less than quantity to be removed by & ?

  The SAP error message L3059, "Scheduled quantity less than quantity to be removed by &," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics when dealing with stock removal or transfer orders. This error indicates that the quantity you are trying to remove or transfer exceeds the quantity that is scheduled for removal.
  Cause:
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The scheduled quantity for removal is less than the quantity you are attempting to remove. This can happen if:
  
  The scheduled quantity was incorrectly entered.
  There was a change in the stock levels after the schedule was created.
  The stock was already partially removed or transferred, leading to a discrepancy.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the storage location or the handling unit that is causing the system to miscalculate the available quantity.
  
  
  Stock Levels: The stock levels may have changed due to other transactions, such as goods receipts or other stock movements, which were not accounted for in the scheduled quantity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scheduled Quantity: Verify the scheduled quantity for the removal. Ensure that it matches the quantity you intend to remove. You can do this by checking the relevant documents or transactions in SAP.
  
  
  Adjust Removal Quantity: If the scheduled quantity is indeed less than what you are trying to remove, adjust your removal quantity to match the scheduled quantity.
  
  
  Update Stock Levels: If there have been changes in stock levels, ensure that all transactions are updated and that the stock levels reflect the current situation.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the storage location or handling unit to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), or LT03 (Transfer Order) that may be involved in the stock removal process.
  Inventory Management: Understanding the principles of inventory management in SAP can help prevent such errors in the future.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in inventory management are adequately trained to avoid common pitfalls that lead to such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.