How To Fix /SCDL/BO036 - Goods receipt quantity is greater than &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BO -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Goods receipt quantity is greater than &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BO036 - Goods receipt quantity is greater than &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BO036 Goods receipt quantity is greater than &1 typically occurs during the goods receipt process in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error indicates that the quantity being received exceeds the quantity that was originally ordered or expected.
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity being entered in the goods receipt (GR) is greater than the quantity that was specified in the purchase order (PO) or the expected delivery.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The goods receipt may be referencing an incorrect or outdated purchase order.
  System Configuration: There may be settings in the system that restrict the quantity that can be received based on the purchase order or delivery note.
  Partial Deliveries: If the system is configured to allow only partial deliveries, attempting to receive a quantity greater than what was delivered can trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order: Verify the purchase order to ensure that the quantity you are trying to receive matches the ordered quantity. If the order quantity is less than what you are trying to receive, you may need to adjust the goods receipt quantity accordingly.
  Adjust Goods Receipt Quantity: If you have mistakenly entered a higher quantity, correct the quantity in the goods receipt document to match the expected quantity.
  Review Delivery Note: If applicable, check the delivery note or shipping documents to confirm the actual quantity delivered.
  Consult with Procurement: If you need to receive a higher quantity than what was ordered, consult with the procurement department to see if a change to the purchase order is necessary.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists and is related to system settings, consult with your SAP administrator or technical team to review the configuration settings related to goods receipt processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to goods receipt include MIGO (Goods Movement) and MB01 (Goods Receipt for Purchase Order).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on handling goods receipts and understanding error messages.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to perform goods receipt transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the goods receipt.