How To Fix M1034 - Amount already reduced more than overall amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M1 - Internal RW Documents

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Amount already reduced more than overall amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M1034 - Amount already reduced more than overall amount ?

  The SAP error message M1034 ("Amount already reduced more than overall amount") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document processing. This error indicates that there is an attempt to reduce an amount (such as a quantity or value) that exceeds the total amount available for reduction. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
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  Excessive Reduction: The most common cause is that the system is trying to reduce an amount that is greater than what is available. For example, if you are trying to post a goods movement or a return and the quantity you are trying to reduce exceeds the quantity that is currently in stock or available for that material.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Reference: The error may also arise if there is a mismatch in the document reference or if the document has already been processed in a way that affects the available quantity.
  
  
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