How To Fix SIPT262 - Cumulative Quantity for Material &1 exceeds the Global Delivery Quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Cumulative Quantity for Material &1 exceeds the Global Delivery Quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT262 - Cumulative Quantity for Material &1 exceeds the Global Delivery Quantity ?

  The SAP error message SIPT262 indicates that the cumulative quantity for a specific material exceeds the global delivery quantity. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules, particularly when dealing with delivery schedules or planning scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Cumulative Quantity Exceeded: The cumulative quantity of the material that has been planned or delivered exceeds the total quantity that was originally allocated for delivery.
  Incorrect Planning Data: There may be discrepancies in the planning data, such as incorrect settings in the delivery schedule or planning parameters.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or adjustments in the system may have led to an overestimation of the quantities.
  Changes in Demand or Supply: Changes in demand forecasts or supply constraints that were not updated in the system can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Delivery Quantities: Check the delivery quantities for the material in question. Ensure that the cumulative quantity does not exceed the global delivery quantity.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: If the planning parameters are incorrect, adjust them to reflect the correct quantities. This may involve updating the delivery schedule or modifying the planning strategy.
  Check for Data Entry Errors: Review any recent changes or entries made in the system that could have led to the error. Correct any discrepancies found.
  Consult with Stakeholders: If there are changes in demand or supply, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., sales, production, logistics) to ensure that the planning data is accurate and up-to-date.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like MD04 for stock/requirements list) to analyze the situation further and identify where the discrepancies are occurring.
  Run Planning Runs: If necessary, run planning runs to recalculate the quantities based on the latest data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), MD05 (Individual Display of MRP List), and MD06 (Collective Display of MRP List) to analyze material requirements and stock levels.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling cumulative quantities.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to APO/SCM for best practices in managing delivery quantities and planning scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the SIPT262 error and implement a solution to resolve it.