How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN268 - Quantity exceeds consumed quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Quantity exceeds consumed quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN268 - Quantity exceeds consumed quantity ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN268 Quantity exceeds consumed quantity typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, particularly when dealing with radio frequency (RF) transactions. This error indicates that the quantity being processed (e.g., during picking, packing, or inventory counting) exceeds the quantity that has already been consumed or allocated for that particular task.
  Causes:
  
  Over-picking: The user is attempting to pick more items than what is available in the stock or what has been allocated for the task.
  Incorrect Quantity Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a higher quantity than what is available or what was previously consumed.
  Stock Changes: Changes in stock levels due to other transactions (e.g., goods receipts, returns) that were not updated in the system before the RF transaction was processed.
  Task Management Issues: The task may have been modified or canceled, leading to discrepancies in the expected quantities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Stock Levels: Check the stock