How To Fix M8773 - Target quantity exceeded by &1 &2

M8773 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 773

• Message text: Target quantity exceeded by &1 &2

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M8773 - Details

• The SAP error message M8773 "Target quantity exceeded by &1 &2" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production planning. This message indicates that the quantity you are trying to process (such as in a goods movement, production order, or inventory adjustment) exceeds the allowed or expected target quantity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Target Quantity: The most common cause is that the quantity you are trying to post or move exceeds the target quantity defined in the system. This could happen during goods receipt, goods issue, or production confirmations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or production order that limit the quantity that can be processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter a quantity that is higher than what is available or allowed.
  Stock Availability: If the system is set to check stock levels, it may prevent posting if the available stock is less than the quantity being processed.
  
  
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