How To Fix N2M159 - Associated qty for stor.loc. &1 and batch no. &2 higher than entered qty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Associated qty for stor.loc. &1 and batch no. &2 higher than entered qty

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Because of the associations that exist, a quantity up to and including
&V4& can be entered for storage location &V1& and batch number &V2&.

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 N2M159 - Associated qty for stor.loc. &1 and batch no. &2 higher than entered qty ?

  The SAP error message N2M159 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the quantity associated with a specific storage location and batch number, and the quantity that has been entered in the system. This error typically occurs during inventory management processes, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or when performing physical inventory counts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The total quantity of stock in the specified storage location and batch exceeds the quantity that you are trying to enter or process.
  Incorrect Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the system may be trying to allocate more stock from a batch than is available.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the quantity during the transaction.
  Stock Overview Issues: The stock overview may not be updated, leading to discrepancies between the actual stock and what the system reflects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels for the specified storage location and batch number. You