How To Fix MMPUR_SPROC055 - Overall qty for sched. period (&1-&2) used for confirmed period (&3-&4).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_SPROC - Message class for service procurement

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Overall qty for sched. period (&1-&2) used for confirmed period (&3-&4).

What causes this issue?

The start and end dates are within the scheduled period. The confirmed
period is shorter than the scheduled period, but the quantity for the
confirmed period is equal to the total quantity for the scheduled
period.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC055 - Overall qty for sched. period (&1-&2) used for confirmed period (&3-&4). ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC055 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the overall quantity planned for a scheduling period and the quantity that has been confirmed for that period. This typically occurs in the context of procurement and scheduling in SAP, particularly when dealing with purchase orders, scheduling agreements, or similar procurement documents.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the total quantity planned for a specific scheduling period (from date &1 to date &2) does not match the quantity that has been confirmed for that same period (from date &3 to date &4). This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect quantities entered in the purchase order or scheduling agreement.
  Changes in Demand: Changes in demand that have not been reflected in the procurement documents.
  Scheduling Conflicts: Conflicts in scheduling that lead to discrepancies between planned and confirmed quantities.
  System Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material management or procurement modules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Purchase Order/Scheduling Agreement:
  
  Check the quantities entered for the scheduling period in the purchase order or scheduling agreement.
  Ensure that the overall quantity planned matches the confirmed quantity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Quantities:
  
  If there are discrepancies, adjust the quantities in the relevant documents to ensure they match.
  If the confirmed quantity is correct, you may need to update the planned quantity accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes in Demand:
  
  Review any changes in demand that may have occurred and ensure that these are reflected in the procurement documents.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If necessary, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., sales, production) to understand any changes that may have affected the quantities.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the system configuration for any settings that may be causing the discrepancy. This may require assistance from an SAP MM consultant.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, reprocess the document to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME31K (Create Scheduling Agreement), or ME32K (Change Scheduling Agreement) to review and modify procurement documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Material Management (MM) and Procurement processes for more detailed information on handling scheduling agreements and purchase orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.