How To Fix OIJ_NOM516 - Total scheduled quantity &1 &2 exceeds ref. document quantity &3 &4

OIJ_NOM516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIJ_NOM - TSW - Nominaition message class

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Total scheduled quantity &1 &2 exceeds ref. document quantity &3 &4

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OIJ_NOM516 - Details

• The SAP error message OIJ_NOM516 indicates that the total scheduled quantity for a particular operation exceeds the reference document quantity. This typically occurs in the context of operations related to inventory management, production planning, or order processing within the SAP system, particularly in the Oil and Gas industry (as suggested by the OIJ prefix).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the total quantity that has been scheduled for a particular operation or process exceeds the quantity that is available or allowed as per the reference document (such as a purchase order, production order, or sales order). This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrectly entering quantities during scheduling or planning.
  Changes in Reference Document: The reference document quantity may have been changed or reduced after the scheduling was done.
  Multiple Schedules: If multiple schedules are created for the same reference document, the cumulative quantity may exceed the allowed limit.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect