How To Fix N2M158 - The quantity entered for storage location &1 and batch no. &2 is too high

N2M158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 158

• Message text: The quantity entered for storage location &1 and batch no. &2 is too high

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Because of the specified association, a maximum of &V4& can be entered
for storage location &V1& and batch number &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Change the entered 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M158 - The quantity entered for storage location &1 and batch no. &2 is too high ?

  The SAP error message N2M158 indicates that the quantity entered for a specific storage location and batch number exceeds the available stock. This error typically occurs during inventory management processes, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or when trying to post a goods receipt.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that the quantity you are trying to enter for the specified storage location and batch number exceeds the available stock in that location.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the system checks the available stock for the specific batch. If the batch does not have enough stock, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the quantity entered, such as a typographical error.
  Stock Type Restrictions: The stock may be restricted (e.g., quality inspection stock, blocked stock) and not available for the movement you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Stock: Verify the available stock for the specified