How To Fix ME872 - Cumulative rough GR quantity &1 &2 smaller than GR quantity &3 &4

ME872 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 872

• Message text: Cumulative rough GR quantity &1 &2 smaller than GR quantity &3 &4

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME872 - Cumulative rough GR quantity &1 &2 smaller than GR quantity &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message ME872 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the cumulative goods receipt (GR) quantity and the actual goods receipt quantity for a purchase order item. Specifically, the error message states that the cumulative rough GR quantity is smaller than the GR quantity, which can occur in various scenarios, such as when dealing with partial deliveries or when there are issues with the goods receipt process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Partial Deliveries: If you have received partial deliveries for a purchase order, the cumulative GR quantity may not match the expected quantity.
  Incorrect Quantity Entry: There may have been an error in entering the quantities during the goods receipt process.
  Goods Movement Issues: There could be issues with the goods movement postings that have not been properly updated in the system.
  Document Changes: Changes made to the purchase order or related documents after the initial GR was posted can lead to discrepancies.
  Stock Type Issues: The