How To Fix /SCWM/RETURNS001 - Entered product quantity exceeds open quantity in the delivery

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RETURNS -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Entered product quantity exceeds open quantity in the delivery

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RETURNS001 - Entered product quantity exceeds open quantity in the delivery ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RETURNS001 indicates that the quantity of the product you are trying to enter exceeds the open quantity available in the delivery. This error typically occurs in the context of handling returns in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity you are trying to process (e.g., return or receive) is greater than the quantity that is still open or available in the delivery document.
  Delivery Document Status: The delivery document may have been partially processed, and the remaining quantity is less than what you are trying to enter.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the quantity entered by the user, leading to an attempt to process more than what is available.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with the configuration of the warehouse or delivery processes that affect how quantities are tracked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Quantity: Verify the open quantity in the delivery document. You can