How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY284 - Item &1: Subitem with multiple quants; only deletion possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Item &1: Subitem with multiple quants; only deletion possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY284 - Item &1: Subitem with multiple quants; only deletion possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY284 indicates that there is an issue with a specific item in a delivery document within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. The message states that the item has multiple quants (quantities) associated with it, and the only action that can be performed is deletion.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Multiple Quants: The item in question has multiple quants (quantities) in the warehouse, which means that there are different stock segments for the same item. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  Different batch numbers.
  Different stock types (e.g., unrestricted, blocked).
  Different storage locations.
  
  
  Inconsistent State: The system is unable to process the item for the intended operation (like picking, transferring, etc.) because it requires a single quant to proceed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Quants: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/QUANT or /SCWM/GR to check the quants associated with the item. Identify the different quants