How To Fix /SAPAPO/CMDS_EDIBAPI042 - The received quantity is bigger than the cumulative delivery quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CMDS_EDIBAPI -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: The received quantity is bigger than the cumulative delivery quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_EDIBAPI042 - The received quantity is bigger than the cumulative delivery quantity ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_EDIBAPI042 indicates that the received quantity for a delivery is greater than the cumulative delivery quantity that has been recorded in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or when dealing with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Quantities: The most common cause of this error is a mismatch between the quantity that is being reported in the EDI message and the quantity that has already been recorded in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The EDI message is incorrectly formatted or contains erroneous data.
  There have been changes in the delivery quantities that were not updated in the EDI message.
  There are multiple deliveries being processed, and the cumulative quantity has not been correctly accounted for.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to discrepancies between the expected and actual quantities.
  
  
  Timing Issues: If there are delays in updating the system with the latest delivery information, it may lead to situations where the system does not recognize the cumulative delivery quantity correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify EDI Message: Check the EDI message that was sent to ensure that the quantities are correct and match the expected delivery quantities in the system.
  
  
  Check Cumulative Delivery Quantity: Review the cumulative delivery quantity in the SAP system to ensure it reflects the correct total of received quantities. This can be done by checking the relevant delivery documents.
  
  
  Update Delivery Information: If there are discrepancies, update the delivery information in the system to reflect the correct quantities. This may involve adjusting the delivery documents or correcting the EDI message.
  
  
  Reprocess EDI Message: After correcting any discrepancies, reprocess the EDI message to ensure that the system accepts the updated quantities.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling EDI messages and delivery quantities.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to check the delivery details.
  Monitoring EDI Messages: Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to monitor EDI messages and check for any errors or discrepancies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your technical support team for further investigation.