How To Fix N2M204 - It is not possible to have a quantity deviation on the purchasing side

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: It is not possible to have a quantity deviation on the purchasing side

What causes this issue?

A quantity deviation is to be distributed among the association
partners on the purchasing side.

System Response

A quantity deviation exists on the purchasing side. This deviation is
to be distributed among the association partners for the items
concerned. As at least one of the association partners (&V1& &V2&) has
already received a quantity deviation from a different item (&V3& &V4&
), the quantity deviation can no longer be distributed.
Processing has been cancelled.

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 N2M204 - It is not possible to have a quantity deviation on the purchasing side ?

  The SAP error message N2M204, which states "It is not possible to have a quantity deviation on the purchasing side," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or goods receipts. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the quantities specified in the purchasing document and the quantities received or invoiced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the quantity received or invoiced does not match the quantity ordered in the purchase order.
  Settings in the System: The system may be configured to disallow quantity deviations for certain materials or purchasing documents.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent quantity deviations.
  Goods Receipt (GR) or Invoice Verification (IV) Issues: If a goods receipt or invoice verification is attempted with a quantity that exceeds or is less than the ordered quantity, this error may occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order: Verify the quantities in