How To Fix SE320 - Quantity must correspond to at least the already entered quantity $

SE320 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Quantity must correspond to at least the already entered quantity $

What causes this issue?

You wish to reduce the quantity specified in the purchase order.
This is not possible because services have already been entered against
this line.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You cannot enter a quantity that is less than the quantity already
entered.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE320 - Quantity must correspond to at least the already entered quantity $ ?

  The SAP error message SE320, which states "Quantity must correspond to at least the already entered quantity," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or sales order processing. This error indicates that the quantity you are trying to enter or modify does not meet the required conditions based on existing data in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity you are trying to enter is less than the quantity that has already been entered for that particular item or transaction.
  Stock Availability: The system may be enforcing rules that require the quantity to be at least equal to what has already been processed or allocated.
  Document Status: The document you are working on may be in a status that does not allow for reductions in quantity.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce minimum quantity requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Quantities: Review the existing quantities for the item in question.