How To Fix O1649 - Quantity adjustments are not allowed for buy/sell exchange &

O1649 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 649

• Message text: Quantity adjustments are not allowed for buy/sell exchange &

What causes this issue?

The quantity adjustment is being made against an exchange that is
a buy / sell exchange, but no adjustments are allowed for
those types of exchanges.

System Response

Exchange number &v1& is considered a 'buy / sell' exchange agreement,
because the exchange header shows the material posting rules set to
'external'. Issues or receipts for this agreement will be invoiced as
expected. These types of exchanges are not adjusted
with LIA postings.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid exchange number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1649 - Quantity adjustments are not allowed for buy/sell exchange & ?

  The SAP error message O1649, which states "Quantity adjustments are not allowed for buy/sell exchange," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to adjust quantities in a transaction that is not permitted due to the nature of the buy/sell exchange process.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Transaction Type: The error often arises when trying to perform a quantity adjustment on a transaction that is classified as a buy/sell exchange. In such transactions, the system does not allow for quantity adjustments because they are typically tied to specific contractual agreements or pricing conditions.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict quantity adjustments for certain types of transactions, particularly those involving financial exchanges or specific material types.
  
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to adjust may be in a status that does not allow for changes, such as being completed or