Message type: E = Error
Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory
Message number: 338
Message text: Quantities of the sub-items are different from qty of the main item
You have distributed the quantity of the main item among the sub-items.
However, the total of all the sub-items does not match the quantity of
the main item.
The system can only post the goods movement for the main item if the
total of all the sub-items is consistent with the quantity of the main
item.
Adjust the distribution. You can also change the quantity of the main
item by entering a new constellation of the quantities for the
sub-items.
However, do not exit the distribution screen using the <LS>Cancel</>
function, as all changes will be reset and the stock will reurn to the
original inconsistent status.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
M7338
- Quantities of the sub-items are different from qty of the main item ?The SAP error message M7338, which states "Quantities of the sub-items are different from qty of the main item," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material movements. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the total quantity of sub-items (components or parts) and the quantity of the main item in a bill of materials (BOM) or during a goods movement.
Cause: Mismatch in Quantities: The total quantity of the sub-items does not equal the quantity of the main item. This can happen during the creation of a production order, goods receipt, or when performing inventory adjustments. Incorrect BOM Configuration: If the BOM is not correctly configured, the quantities of the components may not align with the main item. Manual Entry Errors: Errors during manual entry of quantities for sub-items or main items can lead to discrepancies. Changes in BOM: If the BOM has been changed after the production order was
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