How To Fix /SPE/ID_HANDLING205 - New qty (&3) for the orig ID (&1/&2) is less than the posted qty

/SPE/ID_HANDLING205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/ID_HANDLING -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: New qty (&3) for the orig ID (&1/&2) is less than the posted qty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/ID_HANDLING205 - New qty (&3) for the orig ID (&1/&2) is less than the posted qty ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/ID_HANDLING205 indicates that there is an issue with the quantity being processed in relation to the original ID (which could refer to a document, item, or transaction) in the system. Specifically, the error states that the new quantity being entered or processed is less than the quantity that has already been posted for that original ID. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the new quantity you are trying to enter is less than the quantity that has already been posted for the original ID. This can happen during processes like inventory adjustments, goods movements, or when trying to change a document.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the new quantity, leading to a value that is lower than expected.
  Business Logic Constraints: The business rules defined in the system may prevent reducing the quantity below what has already