How To Fix MW852 - Item & & &: Total store quantities not equal to DC quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Item & & &: Total store quantities not equal to DC quantity

What causes this issue?

The total of the store quantities does not agree with the quantity
planned for the distribution center.

System Response

The system cannot post the allocation table adjustment.

How to fix this error?

Please change the quantities.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW852 - Item & & &: Total store quantities not equal to DC quantity ?

  The SAP error message MW852 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the total store quantities and the distribution center (DC) quantity for a specific item. This error typically arises during inventory management processes, such as stock transfers or goods movements, where the system expects the quantities to match but finds that they do not.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect quantities may have been entered during stock transfers or inventory adjustments.
  Stock Differences: Physical stock counts may not match the quantities recorded in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Incomplete Transactions: Previous transactions related to the item may not have been completed or posted correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the inventory management settings in SAP.
  Batch Management: If the item is batch-managed, discrepancies in batch quantities can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Quantities: Check the quantities in both the store and the distribution center. Ensure that they match and that there are no data entry errors.
  Perform Stock Reconciliation: Conduct a physical inventory count to reconcile the stock levels. Adjust the quantities in SAP as necessary to reflect the actual stock.
  Review Transaction History: Look at the transaction history for the item to identify any incomplete or erroneous postings that may have caused the discrepancy.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP related to inventory management and ensure they are set up correctly.
  Batch Management Review: If applicable, check the batch management settings and ensure that all batches are accounted for and correctly recorded.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (e.g., MB1A, MB1B, MB1C) to adjust stock levels or correct any discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to inventory management, such as:
  
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MB5B: Stocks for Posting Date
  MB1A/MB1B/MB1C: Goods Movement
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed procedures on inventory management and stock adjustments.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to perform stock adjustments and view inventory data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MW852 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.