How To Fix MPN10004 - Total of sub-item quantities differs from purchase order quantity

MPN10004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN10 - Messages: Purchasing IS A&D/E&C 3.0 MPN Interchangeability

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Total of sub-item quantities differs from purchase order quantity

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MPN10004 - Details

• The SAP error message MPN10004, which states "Total of sub-item quantities differs from purchase order quantity," typically occurs in the context of purchase orders (POs) and is related to the handling of sub-items or components within a PO. This error indicates that the total quantity of the sub-items does not match the quantity specified in the main item of the purchase order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The total quantity of all sub-items (components) does not equal the quantity of the main item in the purchase order.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error during data entry, where the quantities of sub-items were incorrectly entered.
  Changes in PO: If the purchase order was modified after sub-items were created, the changes may not have been reflected in the sub-item quantities.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the item categories or the way the purchase order is set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Quantities: