How To Fix O1889 - The assigned qty. is higher than the delivery or shipment qty.

O1889 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 889

• Message text: The assigned qty. is higher than the delivery or shipment qty.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1889 - The assigned qty. is higher than the delivery or shipment qty. ?

  The SAP error message O1889, which states "The assigned qty. is higher than the delivery or shipment qty," typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the quantity that has been assigned to a particular task (such as a delivery or shipment) and the actual quantity that is available or has been delivered.
  Causes:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The most common cause is that the quantity assigned to a delivery or shipment exceeds the quantity that has been delivered or is available in stock.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual entry errors during the creation of delivery documents or shipment documents can lead to this issue.
  Changes in Delivery Quantities: If the delivery quantity was changed after the assignment was made, it could lead to this error.
  Incomplete Deliveries: If a delivery is partially completed, the assigned quantity may still reflect the original full