How To Fix RFM_ST_PICK_REQ012 - Reduced qty. is greater than ordered qty. for item &2 in sales order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_ST_PICK_REQ - Message Class for Picking Request BO

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Reduced qty. is greater than ordered qty. for item &2 in sales order &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_ST_PICK_REQ012 - Reduced qty. is greater than ordered qty. for item &2 in sales order &1 ?

  The SAP error message RFM_ST_PICK_REQ012 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the quantity that is being requested for picking and the quantity that was originally ordered in the sales order. Specifically, the error states that the reduced quantity is greater than the ordered quantity for a specific item in the sales order.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Quantity Reduction: The system is trying to process a picking request for a quantity that exceeds what was ordered. This can happen if there was a manual adjustment or if the system is incorrectly calculating the available stock.
  
  
  Sales Order Changes: If the sales order was modified after the picking request was created (e.g., reducing the ordered quantity), the picking request may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  
  Stock Availability Issues: If there are issues with stock availability or if the stock was reserved incorrectly, it may lead to discrepancies in the quantities.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are causing the picking process to behave unexpectedly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sales Order: Verify the sales order details to ensure that the ordered quantity is correct. You can do this by navigating to the sales order in the SAP system and checking the item details.
  
  
  Review Picking Request: Look at the picking request to see what quantity is being requested. Ensure that it does not exceed the ordered quantity.
  
  
  Adjust Quantities: If the picking request is incorrect, you may need to adjust the quantities in the picking request or the sales order. This can involve either reducing the picking quantity or increasing the ordered quantity, depending on the situation.
  
  
  Recreate Picking Request: If necessary, you can delete the existing picking request and create a new one that reflects the correct quantities.
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Ensure that the stock levels are accurate and that there are no discrepancies in inventory that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to check if there are any settings that need to be adjusted in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) to view the sales order and VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) to create or adjust the delivery.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on sales order processing and picking requests.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.