How To Fix VF170 - Value of open quantity must not be greater than &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Value of open quantity must not be greater than &1.

What causes this issue?

The open quantity may not exceed the comparison quantity. The comparison
quantity is figured from the difference of order or delivery quantity
and the previously-billed quantity in order and delivery reference
documents.
In billing reference documents, the comparison quantity is equal to the
billing quantity.
The amount you entered is : &V2&
The comparison quantity is : &V1&

System Response

The system rejects processing of the open quantity you entered.

How to fix this error?

Change the manually-entered open quantity to a positive value that is
less than or equal to the comparison quantity.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF170 - Value of open quantity must not be greater than &1. ?

  The SAP error message VF170 ("Value of open quantity must not be greater than &1") typically occurs in the context of billing documents or sales order processing. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency where the open quantity (the quantity that is still available for billing or delivery) exceeds a specified limit, which is represented by the placeholder "&1" in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The open quantity for a billing document or sales order is being incorrectly calculated or entered, leading to a situation where it exceeds the allowed quantity.
  Delivery Issues: If the billing document is based on a delivery, there may be discrepancies between the quantities in the delivery and the quantities in the sales order.
  Incomplete Processing: The sales order or delivery may not have been fully processed, leading to an open quantity that is not aligned with the expected values.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may have manually entered a quantity that exceeds the available or allowed quantity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Quantities: Review the open quantities in the sales order or delivery document. Ensure that the quantities are correctly reflected and that there are no discrepancies.
  Review Billing Document: If the error occurs during billing, check the billing document for any inconsistencies. Ensure that the quantities billed do not exceed the quantities available for billing.
  Adjust Quantities: If you find that the open quantity is indeed greater than what is allowed, adjust the quantities in the relevant documents (sales order, delivery, or billing document) to ensure they are consistent.
  Reprocess Documents: If there are any incomplete documents, ensure they are fully processed. This may involve completing deliveries or updating sales orders.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VA03 (Display Sales Order), VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery), or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to investigate the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the documents involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VF170 error and implement a solution to resolve it.