How To Fix RU181 - Quantity deviation for GR items from inspection points

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Quantity deviation for GR items from inspection points

What causes this issue?

During automatic goods receipt for an order for which an inspection
lot exists the goods receipt information is taken from the partial lots.
The partial lot quantity may be larger than the confirmation quantity.
Since goods receipts of partial lots can only be posted when complete
the goods receipt quantity is not always proportionate to the
confirmed quantity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU181 - Quantity deviation for GR items from inspection points ?

  The SAP error message RU181, which states "Quantity deviation for GR items from inspection points," typically occurs during the Goods Receipt (GR) process when there is a discrepancy between the quantity of goods being received and the quantity that is expected based on the inspection points defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity of goods being received does not match the quantity that was expected based on the inspection points.
  Inspection Lot Issues: The inspection lot may not be properly defined or may have been altered, leading to discrepancies.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the inspection points or the material master data may not align with the actual quantities being received.
  Partial Deliveries: If partial deliveries are allowed, the system may expect a specific quantity at the inspection point, and if the delivered quantity does not match, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot: Review the inspection lot associated with the goods receipt. Ensure that the quantities match what is expected.
  Verify Delivery Quantity: Confirm that the quantity being delivered matches the quantity that was ordered and that it aligns with the inspection points.
  Adjust Inspection Points: If necessary, adjust the inspection points in the material master or the inspection lot to reflect the correct quantities.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the inspection points in the system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as MIGO for goods receipt and QA32 for managing inspection lots to review and correct any discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling inspection points and goods receipt processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIGO (Goods Movement), QA32 (Change Inspection Lot), and MMBE (Stock Overview).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to perform the necessary actions to resolve the error.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in the goods receipt and quality inspection processes to minimize errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RU181 error and implement a solution to resolve it.