How To Fix ME668 - Notified quantity for confirmation category &1 exceeds PO quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 668

• Message text: Notified quantity for confirmation category &1 exceeds PO quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME668 - Notified quantity for confirmation category &1 exceeds PO quantity ?

  The SAP error message ME668 indicates that the notified quantity for a confirmation category exceeds the purchase order (PO) quantity. This typically occurs during the goods receipt or confirmation process in the SAP system when the quantity being confirmed or recorded is greater than what was originally ordered in the purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Excess Confirmation: The user is trying to confirm a quantity that is greater than the quantity specified in the purchase order.
  Incorrect PO Data: The purchase order may have been modified, and the current confirmation does not reflect the updated quantities.
  Multiple Confirmations: If multiple confirmations are being processed, the cumulative quantity may exceed the PO quantity.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple data entry error where the user mistakenly inputs a higher quantity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order: Verify the purchase order quantity to ensure that it matches the expected quantity. You can do this by navigating to the purchase order in SAP and reviewing the details.
  Adjust Confirmation Quantity: If the quantity being confirmed is indeed higher than the PO quantity, adjust the confirmation to match the PO quantity.
  Review Previous Confirmations: If there have been previous confirmations, check the total confirmed quantity against the PO quantity to ensure that the total does not exceed the ordered amount.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the quantity being entered in the confirmation.
  Consult with Procurement: If there is a need to receive more than what was ordered, consult with the procurement department to see if a new purchase order needs to be created or if the existing one needs to be modified.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the purchase order details and ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to create or modify purchase orders.
  Confirmation Categories: Understand the different confirmation categories in SAP, as they can affect how quantities are processed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct processes for confirming quantities against purchase orders to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME668 error and ensure that the confirmation process aligns with the purchase order quantities.