How To Fix /SCWM/RF_DE036 - Enter a quantity smaller than the target quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_DE -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Enter a quantity smaller than the target quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE036 - Enter a quantity smaller than the target quantity ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE036 Enter a quantity smaller than the target quantity typically occurs in the context of warehouse management, particularly when using the RF (Radio Frequency) interface in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). This error indicates that the quantity being entered for a specific operation (like picking, packing, or transferring) exceeds the target quantity that has been defined for that operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity you are trying to enter is greater than the quantity that is expected or allowed for the operation. This can happen if:
  
  The target quantity was set incorrectly.
  The user is attempting to process more items than are available or required.
  There is a misunderstanding of the operation being performed (e.g., picking more items than needed).
  
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce strict quantity checks, leading to this error when the entered quantity does not comply.
  
  
  User Error: The user may have mistakenly