How To Fix /SCWM/GM754 - Differences during partial confirmations only possible to difference acct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GM -

• Message number: 754

• Message text: Differences during partial confirmations only possible to difference acct

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GM754 - Differences during partial confirmations only possible to difference acct ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GM754 indicates that there are differences during partial confirmations, and it is only possible to post these differences to a difference account. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  
  Partial Confirmation: The error occurs when a partial confirmation is attempted for a goods movement, and the system detects discrepancies between the expected and actual quantities.
  Difference Account Configuration: The system is configured to post differences to a specific difference account, which may not be set up correctly or may not be allowed for the current transaction.
  Inventory Management Settings: There may be settings in the inventory management configuration that restrict how differences are handled during confirmations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the difference account is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the account assignment for the relevant movement types and ensuring that the difference account is valid.
  Review the settings in the configuration for the warehouse and goods movement types to ensure they allow for partial confirmations and differences.
  
  
  
  Review the Transaction:
  
  Analyze the specific transaction that triggered the error. Check the quantities being confirmed and compare them with the expected quantities.
  If the quantities are indeed different, determine if the difference is acceptable and if it should be posted to the difference account.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Confirmation Process:
  
  If the partial confirmation is not necessary, consider confirming the entire quantity instead.
  If partial confirmations are required, ensure that the system is set up to handle them appropriately, including the posting of differences.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on handling differences during confirmations in EWM.
  Check for any notes or updates from SAP that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any configuration changes, conduct tests to ensure that the issue is resolved and that partial confirmations can be processed without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: Understand the movement types involved in the transaction and how they relate to inventory management and warehouse operations.
  Difference Accounts: Familiarize yourself with how difference accounts work in SAP and the implications of posting to these accounts.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.