How To Fix SE149 - Service &: quantity & exceeds quantity & in purchase order

SE149 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Service &: quantity & exceeds quantity & in purchase order

What causes this issue?

In the case of planned services, the work must be done exactly as
defined inn the purchase order,,
(service specifications/quantity).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you wish to record the performance of unplanned services, you must
change the purchase order accordingly.
Either include the desired work as a planned service in the purchase
order or set a value limit for unplanned services in the PO.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE149 - Service &: quantity & exceeds quantity & in purchase order ?

  The SAP error message SE149, which states "Service & quantity & exceeds quantity & in purchase order," typically occurs in the context of service procurement when the quantity of a service being entered exceeds the quantity that has been defined in the purchase order (PO). This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a service entry sheet or when processing an invoice for services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity of the service being entered in the service entry sheet or invoice exceeds the quantity specified in the purchase order.
  Incorrect PO Reference: The purchase order referenced may not be the correct one, or it may have been modified or closed.
  Service Limitations: The service item in the purchase order may have specific limitations or conditions that restrict the quantity that can be processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order: Verify the purchase order to ensure that the quantity specified for the service is