How To Fix SEPM_BO_COMMON311 - Purchase order schedule line has a different quantity

SEPM_BO_COMMON311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_BO_COMMON - EPM: Common Messages for EPM Business Objects

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Purchase order schedule line has a different quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPM_BO_COMMON311 - Purchase order schedule line has a different quantity ?

  The SAP error message SEPM_BO_COMMON311, which states that "Purchase order schedule line has a different quantity," typically occurs in the context of managing purchase orders and their associated schedule lines in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the quantities specified in the purchase order and the quantities being processed or updated in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the quantity specified in the purchase order schedule line does not match the quantity being entered or processed in the transaction.
  Changes in Purchase Order: If the purchase order has been modified (e.g., quantity changes) after the schedule line was created, this can lead to discrepancies.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting quantities can also lead to this issue.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data between different systems or modules (e.g., between the purchasing module and inventory management),