How To Fix MW340 - & &: total plant quantities not same as item quantity (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 340

• Message text: & &: total plant quantities not same as item quantity (&)

What causes this issue?

The system adds up the quantities for each plant and compares the total
with the item quantity. In &V1& &V2& the system determined a difference
of a quantity of &V3&.

System Response

The allocation table item is given the status "incomplete" and is not
released for follow-on processing (e.g. notification, follow-on
document generation).

How to fix this error?

Check the quantities and make any necessary corrections.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW340 - & &: total plant quantities not same as item quantity (&) ?

  The SAP error message MW340 indicates a discrepancy between the total plant quantities and the item quantity for a material in inventory management. This error typically arises during processes such as goods movements, inventory counts, or when trying to post a document that involves stock quantities.
  Cause:
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The total quantity of the material in the plant does not match the quantity specified in the document you are trying to post. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual entry errors.
  Previous transactions that were not properly posted or reversed.
  Inventory discrepancies due to physical counts not being updated in the system.
  Stock transfers or adjustments that were not completed correctly.
  
  
  
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, there may be issues with batch quantities not aligning with the total quantity.
  
  
  Stock Types: Different stock types (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked stock) may not be accounted for correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Entries: Review the document you are trying to post for any discrepancies in the quantities. Ensure that the quantities entered match the total available stock in the system.
  
  
  Inventory Check: Perform a physical inventory check to ensure that the stock levels in the system match the actual stock on hand. If discrepancies are found, adjust the inventory accordingly.
  
  
  Stock Overview: Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock levels for the material in question. Ensure that the total quantity across all stock types matches the expected quantity.
  
  
  Batch Management: If applicable, check the batch information to ensure that the batch quantities are correct and that they align with the total quantity.
  
  
  Repost Transactions: If previous transactions were not posted correctly, you may need to reverse and repost them to correct the quantities.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs for any errors or warnings that may provide additional context on the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MMBE - Stock Overview
  MB52 - List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MI01/MI02 - Inventory Count
  MB1A/MB1B - Goods Movement
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and adjust inventory data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed procedures on inventory management and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in inventory management.