How To Fix MW046 - &1 reduced order quantity (&2) is &3 than the order quantity (&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 046

• Message text: &1 reduced order quantity (&2) is &3 than the order quantity (&4)

What causes this issue?

The reduced order quantity (&v2&) cannot be any greater than the order
quantity (&v4&).
It is allowed to be smaller than the order quantity. If it is, less is
ordered than is to be distributed later to the stores.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

Check the reduced order quantity and make any necessary corrections.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW046 - &1 reduced order quantity (&2) is &3 than the order quantity (&4) ?

  The SAP error message MW046 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the reduced order quantity and the original order quantity in a material management context, typically related to inventory management or purchasing. The message format is as follows:
  
  &1: Reduced order quantity
  &2: The value of the reduced order quantity
  &3: The comparison result (e.g., "less", "greater")
  &4: The original order quantity
  
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when:
  
  A user attempts to process a transaction (like a goods receipt, goods issue, or order confirmation) that involves a quantity that is not consistent with the original order quantity.
  The reduced order quantity is either less than or greater than the original order quantity, which violates the expected business logic or constraints set in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MW046 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Order Quantity: Verify the original order quantity in the system. Ensure that the quantity you are trying to process matches the expected