How To Fix RM083 - Confirm. qty for reporting point exceeds confirmed qty for predecessor RP

RM083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Confirm. qty for reporting point exceeds confirmed qty for predecessor RP

What causes this issue?

The quantity backflushed for this reporting point is greater than the
quantity that was backflushed at the last reporting point. Usually,
both quantities are the same.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM083 - Confirm. qty for reporting point exceeds confirmed qty for predecessor RP ?

  The SAP error message RM083 ("Confirm. qty for reporting point exceeds confirmed qty for predecessor RP") typically occurs in the context of production or process order confirmations in SAP. This error indicates that the quantity being confirmed at a reporting point exceeds the quantity that was previously confirmed for the predecessor reporting point. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The confirmed quantity at the reporting point is greater than the quantity confirmed for the predecessor reporting point. This can happen if there are discrepancies in the production process or if the confirmation data was entered incorrectly.
  Incorrect Order of Confirmations: If the confirmations are not done in the correct sequence, it can lead to this error. For example, if you try to confirm a reporting point before confirming its predecessor.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the confirmation process can lead to incorrect quantities being entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Confirmed Quantities: Review the confirmed quantities for both the