How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN236 - Quantity adjusted by rounding from &3 to &4 for item (&1), product (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Quantity adjusted by rounding from &3 to &4 for item (&1), product (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN236 - Quantity adjusted by rounding from &3 to &4 for item (&1), product (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN236 indicates that there has been a rounding adjustment in the quantity of a product during a transaction. This message typically arises in the context of Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) processing or similar logistics operations where precise quantities are critical.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system detects that the quantity of an item has been adjusted due to rounding rules. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Decimal Places Configuration: The product may have a defined number of decimal places for its quantity, and the input quantity does not conform to this setting.
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Conversion: If the product is being converted from one unit of measure to another, rounding may occur if the conversion factor does not yield a whole number.
  Rounding Rules: The system may have specific rounding rules configured that dictate how quantities should be rounded (e.g., round up, round down, round to the nearest whole number).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Configuration:
  
  Verify the product's master data to ensure that the unit of measure and decimal places are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the product's UoM is appropriate for the transaction being processed.
  
  
  
  Review Rounding Rules:
  
  Check the rounding rules set up in the system. This can usually be found in the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Materials Management).
  Adjust the rounding rules if necessary to align with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Input Quantity:
  
  If the input quantity is being manually entered, ensure that it adheres to the expected format and decimal places.
  Consider adjusting the quantity to a value that does not require rounding.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling rounding issues in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to ASN processing, such as /SCF/ASN or related logistics transactions, to better understand the context of the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the rounding adjustment and implement a solution to prevent the error from occurring in the future.