How To Fix MW103 - Planned qty for plant group is & than total planned quantities for plants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Planned qty for plant group is & than total planned quantities for plants

What causes this issue?

The total planned quantity you entered for the plants does not agree
with the original quantity of plant group.

System Response

The system automatically changes the plant group quantity

How to fix this error?

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 MW103 - Planned qty for plant group is & than total planned quantities for plants ?

  The SAP error message MW103 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the planned quantity for a plant group and the total planned quantities for the individual plants within that group. This error typically arises during the planning process, particularly in materials management or production planning modules.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Quantities: The planned quantity for the plant group does not match the sum of the planned quantities for the individual plants that are part of that group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the plant group or the individual plants.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting planned quantities for either the plant group or the individual plants.
  Master Data Issues: Inconsistencies in master data related to the plants or plant groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Planned Quantities: Check the planned quantities for both the plant group and the individual plants. Ensure that the total planned quantity for the plants matches the planned quantity for the plant group.
  Adjust Quantities: If discrepancies are found, adjust the planned quantities accordingly. This may involve updating the planned quantities in the relevant transactions or master data.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the plant group and the individual plants to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the plants and plant groups is accurate and consistent. This includes checking for any missing or incorrect entries.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MD61 (Create Planned Independent Requirements) or MD02 (MRP Run) to review or adjust planned quantities.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to planned quantities and master data.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW103 error and ensure that your planned quantities are correctly aligned.