How To Fix QM251 - Returned partial quantities are greater than the total qty to be returned

QM251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Returned partial quantities are greater than the total qty to be returned

What causes this issue?

The sum of the quantities to be returned, that have one or more
material documents assigned to them, is greater than the total quantity
to be returned.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the quantity assignments for the material documents.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM251 - Returned partial quantities are greater than the total qty to be returned ?

  The SAP error message QM251, which states "Returned partial quantities are greater than the total qty to be returned," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with returns of goods that have been inspected or are subject to quality control processes. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency between the quantity of goods being returned and the total quantity that is allowed to be returned.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity of items you are trying to return exceeds the quantity that is available for return. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to return more items than were originally received or inspected.
  There was a mistake in the quantity entered during the return process.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Document Reference: The return might be referencing an incorrect document or item, leading to discrepancies in quantities.
  
  
  Stock Management Issues: There may be issues with stock levels in the system, such as incorrect stock