How To Fix RM085 - GR confirmation quantity exceeds qty confirmed for last reporting point

RM085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 085

• Message text: GR confirmation quantity exceeds qty confirmed for last reporting point

What causes this issue?

The quantity backflushed as goods receipt for this reporting point is
greater than the quantity that was backflushed as goods receipt at the
last reporting point. Usually, these 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 RM085 - GR confirmation quantity exceeds qty confirmed for last reporting point ?

  The SAP error message RM085, which states "GR confirmation quantity exceeds qty confirmed for last reporting point," typically occurs in the context of Goods Receipt (GR) confirmations in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with production orders or confirmations in the context of manufacturing.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity being confirmed in the current GR exceeds the quantity that was previously confirmed for the last reporting point. This can happen if there are discrepancies in the quantities entered during the confirmation process.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the production order or the reporting points, leading to inconsistencies in the expected quantities.
  
  
  Incomplete Previous Confirmations: If previous confirmations were not completed correctly or were partially confirmed, it can lead to this error when trying to confirm additional quantities.
  
  
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or changes to the order quantities or reporting points