How To Fix N2M171 - 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: 171

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

What causes this issue?

You have entered &V1& &V2& as the quantity for the batch split items.

System Response

Associations with outbound deliveries of &V3& &V2& exist for the batch
split items. As outbound delivereis always have to have associations,
the quantity may not be less than &V3& &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Correct the quantity that you have entered.

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 N2M171 - Quantity is smaller than quantity associated with outbound deliveries ?

  The SAP error message N2M171, which states "Quantity is smaller than quantity associated with outbound deliveries," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics when there is an attempt to perform a goods movement (such as a goods issue or transfer) that involves a quantity that is less than what has already been allocated to outbound deliveries.
  Cause:
  
  Outbound Deliveries Exist: The primary cause of this error is that there are existing outbound deliveries that have already been created and are linked to the material in question. The system is preventing you from reducing the stock quantity below what has been allocated to these deliveries.
  Stock Availability: The stock available for the material is less than the quantity that has been reserved for the outbound deliveries.
  Incorrect Quantity Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a quantity that is lower than what is already allocated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Outbound Deliveries: Review the outbound deliveries associated with the material. You can do this by using transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to see the details of the deliveries and the quantities allocated.
  Adjust Quantities: If you need to change the quantity, you may need to adjust the outbound deliveries first. This could involve:
  
  Reducing the quantity in the outbound delivery if it is permissible.
  Canceling or deleting the outbound delivery if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  Increase Stock: If the outbound deliveries are valid and should not be changed, you may need to increase the stock of the material to accommodate the outbound deliveries.
  Use Stock Transfer: If you are trying to move stock between storage locations or plants, ensure that the stock transfer does not violate the existing outbound delivery allocations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  
  
  Stock Overview: Use transaction code MMBE to check the stock overview for the material and see how much is available, reserved, and allocated.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the N2M171 error and proceed with your goods movement or inventory management tasks.