How To Fix V4018 - The cml.received quantity does not correspond with specified delivery

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The cml.received quantity does not correspond with specified delivery

What causes this issue?

The system checks if the difference between cumulative delivered
quantity and cumulative received quantity agrees with the quantity
currently underway, determined with help from the delivery note.

How to fix this error?

With the 'possible entries' pushbutton for the delivery note number,
you can check to see if there is a more suitable delivery note which
you can use. Or you can create a correction delivery note.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4018 - The cml.received quantity does not correspond with specified delivery ?

  The SAP error message V4018, which states "The CML received quantity does not correspond with specified delivery," typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with deliveries and goods receipts. This error indicates a mismatch between the quantity of goods that have been received and the quantity that was specified in the delivery document.
  Causes:
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The most common cause is that the quantity of goods received does not match the quantity that was specified in the delivery document. This could happen due to:
  
  Partial deliveries.
  Incorrect data entry during the goods receipt process.
  Damaged or missing items that were not accounted for.
  
  
  
  Delivery Document Issues: There may be issues with the delivery document itself, such as:
  
  The delivery document being incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Changes made to the delivery document after the goods receipt was initiated.
  
  
  
  Stock Management Settings: Configuration settings in the SAP system related to inventory management or stock types may also lead to this error.
  
  
  User Errors: Manual errors during the entry of quantities or during the processing of the delivery can also lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Delivery Document: Check the delivery document to ensure that the quantities listed match what was actually delivered. If there are discrepancies, you may need to adjust the delivery document or the goods receipt.
  
  
  Adjust Goods Receipt: If the goods receipt was entered incorrectly, you may need to reverse the goods receipt and re-enter it with the correct quantities.
  
  
  Check for Partial Deliveries: If the delivery was partial, ensure that the system is set up to handle partial deliveries correctly. You may need to process the remaining quantities in a subsequent goods receipt.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If this error occurs frequently, review the configuration settings in SAP related to inventory management and delivery processing to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in the goods receipt process are adequately trained to minimize manual entry errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIGO (Goods Movement) and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to help troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the V4018 error and implement a solution to resolve it.