How To Fix N2M103 - Associated quantity for batch number &1 is greater than entered quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: N2M - Global Trade: Item Category Management

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Associated quantity for batch number &1 is greater than entered quantity

What causes this issue?

You entered a quantity of &V2& &V3& for batch number &V1&.

System Response

Because of the specified association, a value up to and including &V4&
&V3& can be entered for batch number &V1&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M103 - Associated quantity for batch number &1 is greater than entered quantity ?

  The SAP error message N2M103 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the associated quantity of a batch number and the quantity that has been entered in a transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management, batch management, or during the processing of goods movements.
  Cause:
  
  
  Batch Management: The batch number you are trying to use has an associated quantity that exceeds the quantity you are attempting to enter. This can happen if:
  
  The batch has a larger quantity than what you are trying to process.
  There are restrictions or settings in the system that prevent the use of the batch for the specified quantity.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Error: The quantity entered may be incorrect or not aligned with the available stock for that batch.
  
  
  Stock Type: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may affect the availability of the batch for the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Batch Quantity: Verify the quantity associated with the batch number in the system. You can do this by checking the batch details in the material master or using transaction codes like MB52 or MB1B.
  
  
  Adjust Quantity: If the batch quantity is indeed greater than what you need, adjust your entry to match the available quantity or select a different batch that meets your requirements.
  
  
  Review Stock Types: Ensure that the stock type of the batch allows for the transaction you are trying to perform. If the batch is in a restricted stock type, you may need to move it to unrestricted stock.
  
  
  Batch Determination: If batch determination is being used, ensure that the criteria for batch selection are correctly set up to avoid selecting batches that do not meet the quantity requirements.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the batch management settings or how to resolve the issue, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and MB52 (List of Stock on Hand) to help troubleshoot and manage inventory.
  Batch Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings for batch management in your SAP system to ensure they align with your business processes.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage batch information in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.