How To Fix MW515 - Quantity not recalculated (single-recipient PO exists)

MW515 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Quantity not recalculated (single-recipient PO exists)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW515 - Quantity not recalculated (single-recipient PO exists) ?

  The SAP error message MW515 ("Quantity not recalculated (single-recipient PO exists)") typically occurs in the context of inventory management and purchasing when there is an attempt to change the quantity of a material that is linked to a single-recipient purchase order (PO). This error indicates that the system is preventing the recalculation of quantities because there is a purchase order that is already associated with the material and the quantity being modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Single-Recipient Purchase Order: The error arises when there is a single-recipient purchase order for the material in question. The system does not allow changes to the quantity in the inventory management document because it could lead to inconsistencies with the existing purchase order.
  Quantity Changes: If you are trying to change the quantity of a goods movement (like a goods receipt or transfer posting) that is linked to a purchase order, the system will block this action to maintain data