How To Fix M8074 - Quantity entered larger than quantity to be debited

M8074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Quantity entered larger than quantity to be debited

What causes this issue?

You selected the field <LS>Subsequent debit/credit</>. The quantity to
be debited/credited cannot be any greater than the quantity invoiced so
far.
If the invoice refers to a purchase order for services, no invoice has
obviously been posted for the order.

How to fix this error?

If no invoice has yet been posted, the invoice you are processing
cannot be processed as a subsequent debit/credit.
If an invoice has already been posted, you can post a subsequent debit/
credit: Correct your entry in the field <LS>Quantity</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8074 - Quantity entered larger than quantity to be debited ?

  The SAP error message M8074 ("Quantity entered larger than quantity to be debited") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements when the quantity you are trying to process exceeds the available quantity that can be debited from stock. This can happen during various transactions, such as goods issues, stock transfers, or inventory adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that the quantity you are trying to debit (remove from stock) is greater than the quantity available in the specified storage location or batch.
  Incorrect Document: You may be referencing the wrong material document or movement type that does not have sufficient stock.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, you might be trying to debit more than what is available in a specific batch.
  Stock Type: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not allow the quantity you are trying to debit.
  Previous Transactions: Previous transactions may have