How To Fix RM124 - Confirm. qty > plnd order qty (There will be overdelivery for pl. order)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Confirm. qty > plnd order qty (There will be overdelivery for pl. order)

What causes this issue?

The backflush quantity is greater than the planned order quantity for
the sales order. Even if several planned orders exist for the sales
order, the system only reduces the quantity of the corresponding
planned order. The additional quantity produced is included in the
storage location stock.

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 RM124 - Confirm. qty > plnd order qty (There will be overdelivery for pl. order) ?

  The SAP error message RM124 ("Confirm. qty > plnd order qty (There will be overdelivery for pl. order)") typically occurs during the confirmation of production orders or process orders in SAP. This message indicates that the quantity being confirmed exceeds the planned order quantity, which can lead to overdelivery.
  Cause:
  
  Overdelivery: The primary cause of this error is that the quantity you are trying to confirm is greater than the quantity that was originally planned in the production order.
  Incorrect Confirmation: The user may have mistakenly entered a higher quantity than what was planned.
  Changes in Production: There may have been changes in the production process that resulted in producing more than the planned quantity.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict confirmations that exceed the planned order quantity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planned Order Quantity: Verify the planned order quantity in the production order. Ensure that the quantity you are trying to confirm is within the limits of the planned order.
  Adjust Confirmation Quantity: If the production indeed resulted in a higher quantity, you may need to adjust the confirmation quantity to match the planned order quantity or check if overdelivery is allowed in your configuration.
  Review Production Process: If the overdelivery is legitimate, review the production process to ensure that it is documented and that the system can accommodate the overdelivery.
  Configuration Settings: If overdelivery is acceptable in your business process, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in SAP to allow for overdelivery. This can be done in the production order settings.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unsure about the configuration or the implications of allowing overdelivery, consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CO11N (Single Screen Confirmation) or CO15 (Order Confirmation) to confirm production orders.
  Production Order Management: Familiarize yourself with the production order management processes in SAP, including how to handle confirmations and overdeliveries.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to production order confirmations and overdelivery settings for more detailed guidance.
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the RM124 error message effectively.