How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_SP037 - Quantity &2 at variant &1 does not match with number of instances (&3)

/PLMI/PPE_SP037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_SP -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Quantity &2 at variant &1 does not match with number of instances (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_SP037 - Quantity &2 at variant &1 does not match with number of instances (&3) ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_SP037 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or production orders. This error indicates a mismatch between the quantity specified for a variant and the number of instances that are expected.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /PLMI/PPE_SP037 is triggered when:
  
  The quantity specified for a variant (denoted as &2) does not match the number of instances that the system expects (denoted as &3).
  This can happen if there is a discrepancy in the configuration of the product, such as:
  Incorrectly defined variant characteristics.
  Mismatched quantities in the production order or sales order.
  Issues with the configuration profile or dependencies that lead to an incorrect calculation of instances.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Configuration Profile:
  
  Review the configuration profile for the variant in question. Ensure that the characteristics and dependencies are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Order Quantities:
  
  Check the production order or