How To Fix N2M136 - Quantity is smaller than quantity associated with outbound deliveries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Quantity is smaller than quantity associated with outbound deliveries

What causes this issue?

You want to reduce a quantity to &V1& &V2&. Associations should be
adjusted automatically.

System Response

There are associations with outbound deliveries with a quantity of &V3&
&V2& for the item. As outbound deliveries must always be associated,
the new quantity must not be less than &V3& &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Correct the quantity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M136 - Quantity is smaller than quantity associated with outbound deliveries ?

  The SAP error message N2M136, which states "Quantity is smaller than quantity associated with outbound deliveries," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics when there is a discrepancy between the quantity of goods being processed and the quantity that has already been allocated for outbound deliveries.
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the quantity you are trying to process (e.g., during a goods movement, stock transfer, or inventory adjustment) is less than the quantity that has already been reserved or allocated for outbound deliveries.
  Open Deliveries: There may be open outbound deliveries that have already reserved stock, and the system is preventing you from reducing the available stock below what is needed for those deliveries.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may also affect the available quantity for outbound deliveries.
  Incorrect Document Flow: If there are inconsistencies in the document flow (e.g., if a delivery has been created but not yet confirmed), this can lead to discrepancies in the quantities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Outbound Deliveries: Review the outbound deliveries associated with the material in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to see the quantities that are reserved.
  Adjust Quantities: If you need to process a quantity that is less than what is reserved, you may need to adjust the outbound delivery quantities or confirm the deliveries to free up stock.
  Confirm Deliveries: If the outbound deliveries are confirmed, ensure that the stock is updated accordingly. You may need to complete the delivery process before attempting to adjust stock.
  Stock Overview: Use transaction code MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock levels and see how much is available, reserved, and in transit.
  Consult with Logistics Team: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your logistics or warehouse management team to understand the implications of changing quantities and to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to inventory management and outbound delivery processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the N2M136 error and proceed with your inventory management tasks.