How To Fix /SCWM/UI_PACKING027 - Quantity entered is larger than warehouse task quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_PACKING -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Quantity entered is larger than warehouse task quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING027 - Quantity entered is larger than warehouse task quantity ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING027 indicates that the quantity you are trying to pack is larger than the quantity specified in the warehouse task. This error typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you attempt to pack more items than what is available in the warehouse task.
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Quantities: The quantity you are trying to pack exceeds the quantity that is available in the warehouse task. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to pack more items than were picked.
  There is a discrepancy between the expected quantity and the actual quantity available for packing.
  The warehouse task was not updated correctly after picking.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Task Creation: The warehouse task may have been created with incorrect quantities due to errors in the picking process or data entry.
  
  
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM system that affect how quantities are managed and displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Warehouse Task: Check the details of the warehouse task to confirm the quantity that is available for packing. Ensure that the task reflects the correct quantity that was picked.
  
  
  Adjust Packing Quantity: If you are trying to pack more than what is available, adjust the packing quantity to match the quantity specified in the warehouse task.
  
  
  Recreate Warehouse Task: If there is a discrepancy, you may need to recreate the warehouse task or adjust the existing task to reflect the correct quantities.
  
  
  Check Picking Process: Review the picking process to ensure that the correct quantities were picked and that the warehouse task was updated accordingly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling warehouse tasks and packing processes.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/PRDI for displaying warehouse tasks or /SCWM/PACK for packing.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform packing operations in the system.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or user manuals related to SAP EWM to better understand the packing process and how to manage warehouse tasks effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your packing operations in SAP EWM.