How To Fix QV148 - Sample and reserve quantity exceeds the MM sample stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QV - QM usage decisions

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Sample and reserve quantity exceeds the MM sample stock

What causes this issue?

The quantity you entered for posting to the <GL:sample>sample</> and to
the reserve exceed the quantity specified in the
<GL:warehouse_management_system>warehouse management system</> as sample
stock. The posting would therefore lead
to a negative stock level in the warehouse management system.

How to fix this error?

Check the quantity you entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QV148 - Sample and reserve quantity exceeds the MM sample stock ?

  The SAP error message QV148 ("Sample and reserve quantity exceeds the MM sample stock") typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when dealing with sample stock in materials management (MM). This error indicates that the total quantity of samples and reserves you are trying to manage exceeds the available sample stock for a particular material.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Sample Stock: The total quantity of samples and reserves you are trying to create or manage exceeds the quantity of sample stock that is available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the material master data, particularly in the quality management settings.
  Data Entry Error: The quantities entered during the inspection lot creation or during the quality inspection process may have been incorrectly calculated or entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sample Stock Levels: Verify the current sample stock levels for the material in question. You can do this by checking the stock overview in the material master or using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview).
  Adjust Sample and Reserve Quantities: If the sample and reserve quantities you are trying to enter exceed the available stock, you will need to adjust these quantities to ensure they do not exceed the available sample stock.
  Review Material Master Settings: Check the material master settings for the relevant material. Ensure that the quality management settings are correctly configured, particularly the sample size and stock settings.
  Inspect Inspection Lot: If this error occurs during the processing of an inspection lot, review the details of the inspection lot to ensure that the quantities are correctly defined.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing sample stock and quality management processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE (Stock Overview), QA32 (Change Inspection Lot), and QA01 (Create Inspection Lot).
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they align with your business processes.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect how sample stock is managed.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.