How To Fix QM252 - Returned subsets are smaller than the total quantity to be returned

QM252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Returned subsets are smaller than the total quantity 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 smaller 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 QM252 - Returned subsets are smaller than the total quantity to be returned ?

  The SAP error message QM252, which states "Returned subsets are smaller than the total quantity to be returned," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with the return of materials or products. This error indicates that the system has detected a discrepancy between the quantity of items you are trying to return and the subsets of those items that have been identified for return.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The total quantity you are attempting to return exceeds the quantity that has been identified in the subsets. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to return more items than what is available in the system.
  There are issues with the way the returnable items have been grouped or categorized.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Subset Definition: The subsets defined for the return process may not accurately reflect the total quantity that needs to be returned.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as incorrect quantities or item