How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY289 - Difference without qty adjustment not allowed if outbound delivery exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Difference without qty adjustment not allowed if outbound delivery exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY289 - Difference without qty adjustment not allowed if outbound delivery exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY289 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the quantity of goods being processed in the Outbound Delivery, and the system does not allow for a difference without a quantity adjustment when an outbound delivery already exists. This error typically arises in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The error usually occurs when there is an attempt to post a goods movement (like a goods issue or transfer) that does not match the quantity specified in the outbound delivery.
  Existing Outbound Delivery: The system checks for existing outbound deliveries and finds that the quantities do not align with what is being attempted in the current transaction.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to enforce strict quantity checks, preventing any discrepancies without proper adjustments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Outbound Delivery: Verify the quantities in the outbound delivery document. Ensure that the quantities you are trying to