How To Fix MW456 - Order quantity exceeds the open target quantity of contract

MW456 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Order quantity exceeds the open target quantity of contract

What causes this issue?

Allocation table item &V1& was created referencing contract &V2&. The
order quantity of the item is greater than the target quantity
(&V3& &V4&) of the contract.

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?

Change the order quantity in the item if appropriate.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MW456 - Details

• The SAP error message MW456 ("Order quantity exceeds the open target quantity of contract") typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a purchase order or a sales order that exceeds the available quantity specified in a contract. This is often related to the use of contracts in procurement or sales processes, where there is a predefined limit on the quantity that can be ordered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Contract Limitations: The contract associated with the order has a specified target quantity, and the order quantity you are trying to process exceeds this limit.
  Open Target Quantity: The open target quantity is the remaining quantity that can still be ordered against the contract. If your order exceeds this quantity, the error will be triggered.
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow further orders, or it may have been partially fulfilled, reducing the available quantity.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be