Message type: E = Error
Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation
Message number: 477
Message text: Credit memo qty greater than returned qty
You are entering a credit memo for a purchase order item which is
flagged as a returns item. The quantity for which you are entering the
credit memo is smaller than the difference between the quantity
returned and that credited to date.
INCLUDE MM_IV_MELDUNGEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The system has established that the product of <ZG>(credit memo
quantity - quantity to be credited) x order price</> is larger than the
tolerance for quantity variances set in Customizing.
Check your entries are correct and make any necessary changes.
Copied from 081; adapted for returns
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
M8477
- Credit memo qty greater than returned qty ?The SAP error message M8477 ("Credit memo qty greater than returned qty") typically occurs in the context of processing returns and credit memos in the SAP system. This error indicates that the quantity specified in the credit memo exceeds the quantity of goods that were actually returned. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
Cause: Mismatch in Quantities: The quantity entered in the credit memo is greater than the quantity recorded in the return delivery. This can happen if: The user mistakenly enters a higher quantity in the credit memo. The return delivery was not processed correctly, or the quantities were not updated properly in the system. There may be a misunderstanding of the quantities being returned versus what is being credited.
Solution: Verify Return Delivery: Check the return delivery document to confirm the quantity of goods that were actually returned. Ensure that the quantity matches what is expected. Adjust Credit Memo Quantity: If
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