How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL128 - Count item &1: Count quantity entered is outside the tolerance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL -

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Count item &1: Count quantity entered is outside the tolerance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL128 - Count item &1: Count quantity entered is outside the tolerance ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL128 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the counted quantity of an item and the expected quantity, which exceeds the defined tolerance limits. This error typically occurs during physical inventory processes in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Count Quantity Discrepancy: The quantity entered during the physical inventory count does not match the expected quantity in the system.
  Tolerance Settings: The tolerance limits for the inventory count may be set too tightly, meaning that even small discrepancies will trigger this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in entering the counted quantity can lead to this error.
  Inventory Adjustments: Previous adjustments or transactions that were not properly accounted for can lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Count Quantity: Verify the counted quantity against the expected quantity in the system. Ensure that the count is accurate.
  Check Tolerance Settings: Review the tolerance settings in the system. If necessary, adjust the tolerance limits to allow for minor discrepancies. This can be done in the configuration settings for physical inventory.
  Correct Data Entry: If the count was entered incorrectly, correct the entry and re-submit the count.
  Investigate Inventory Transactions: Check for any recent inventory transactions that may have affected the expected quantity. Ensure that all transactions are properly recorded.
  Adjust Inventory: If the counted quantity is indeed correct and the discrepancy is valid, you may need to perform an inventory adjustment to align the system with the physical count.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/PI for physical inventory or /SCWM/PI_COUNT for managing counts.
  Configuration Settings: Tolerance limits can typically be configured in the SAP EWM settings under the physical inventory configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on physical inventory processes and error handling.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is required, consider implementing user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to handle specific scenarios related to inventory counting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your physical inventory process runs smoothly.