How To Fix MW854 - GR doc. & &: The quantity selected is greater than GR qty. Adjustment!

MW854 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 854

• Message text: GR doc. & &: The quantity selected is greater than GR qty. Adjustment!

What causes this issue?

When adjusting the allocation tables, you want to use a larger
quantity than is posted in the goods receipt.

System Response

The system automatically adjusts the quantities. The quantity to be
processed is set equal to the quantity of the goods received.

How to fix this error?

If you have entered several goods receipts for a purchase order,
you can process all of the goods receipts for this purchase order in
one step by entering the order number.
The system automatically groups the quantities of these goods
receipts together.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MW854 - Details

• The SAP error message MW854 indicates that there is an issue with the Goods Receipt (GR) process, specifically that the quantity you are trying to process is greater than the quantity that has been received. This typically occurs during the process of adjusting or posting a goods receipt in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity you are trying to enter for the goods receipt adjustment exceeds the quantity that was originally received. For example, if you received 100 units but are trying to adjust or post a receipt for 120 units, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Document Reference: You may be referencing the wrong document or line item that does not match the received quantity.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the quantity during the goods receipt process or while trying to adjust it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Received Quantity: Check the original goods receipt document to confirm the quantity that was