How To Fix V7046 - Qty & not the same as calculated qty & for alternative qty (&)

V7046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V7 - R/2-R/3 Link

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Qty & not the same as calculated qty & for alternative qty (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V7046 - Qty & not the same as calculated qty & for alternative qty (&) ?

  The SAP error message V7046 indicates a discrepancy between the quantity specified in a sales document (like a sales order or delivery) and the quantity that SAP has calculated based on the relevant data. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with alternative units of measure or when there are issues with the configuration of the sales document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Quantities: The quantity entered in the sales document does not match the quantity calculated by the system. This can happen if there are changes in the pricing conditions, or if the alternative unit of measure is not correctly configured.
  Alternative Units of Measure: If the item is defined with an alternative unit of measure, the system expects the quantities to be consistent across the different units.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master, sales document type, or pricing