How To Fix N2M156 - Associated quantity for storage location &1 is higher than entered qty

N2M156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Associated quantity for storage location &1 is higher than entered qty

What causes this issue?

You entered a quantity of &V2& &V3& for storage location &V1&.

System Response

Because of the specified association, a quantity up to and including
&V4& &V3& can be entered for storage location &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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

N2M156 - Details

• The SAP error message N2M156 indicates that the associated quantity for a specific storage location is higher than the quantity that has been entered in the transaction. This typically occurs during inventory management processes, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or when performing inventory counts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity you are trying to enter for a goods movement or inventory transaction is less than the quantity that is already associated with the storage location.
  Stock Levels: The system may have a higher stock level recorded for that storage location than what you are attempting to process.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering the wrong quantity or selecting the wrong storage location.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or reservations that are affecting the available quantity in the storage location.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels in the storage location using transaction codes like