How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN051 - Sum of quantities is higher than target quantity

/SCWM/RF_EN051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Sum of quantities is higher than target quantity

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/SCWM/RF_EN051 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN051: Sum of quantities is higher than 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 total quantity of items being processed exceeds the target quantity that has been set for a particular task or operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Quantity Input: The user may have entered a quantity that exceeds the expected or target quantity for the task.
  Multiple Items: If multiple items are being scanned or entered, the cumulative total may exceed the target quantity.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with how the target quantities are defined in the system, such as incorrect settings in the warehouse task or order.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There could be discrepancies between the data in the system and the actual physical inventory, leading to mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Input Quantity: Check the quantity being entered against the