How To Fix M8229 - Quantity is larger than total stock

M8229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Quantity is larger than total stock

What causes this issue?

The quantity to be revaluated is greater than the total stock. This is
not allowed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry. You cannot revaluate a quantity larger than the
total stock.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8229 - Quantity is larger than total stock ?

  The SAP error message M8229 "Quantity is larger than total stock" typically occurs during inventory management transactions, such as goods issues, stock transfers, or when trying to fulfill a sales order. This error indicates that the quantity you are trying to process exceeds the available stock for the specified material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that the quantity you are attempting to move or sell exceeds the available stock in the specified storage location or plant.
  Stock Type: The stock may be in a different stock type (e.g., blocked stock, quality inspection stock) that is not available for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Reservation Issues: There may be existing reservations or commitments against the stock that reduce the available quantity.
  Incorrect Storage Location: The stock may be in a different storage location than the one you are trying to access.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the quantity