How To Fix VL019 - Picked quantity is larger than the quantity to be delivered

VL019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Picked quantity is larger than the quantity to be delivered

What causes this issue?

The picking quantity you entered is larger than the amount to be
delivered, which is not allowed. Please note that if materials are
handled in batches the batch items must be picked. If there is a batch
split, the delivery quantity of the main item is equal to zero.

How to fix this error?

Change the picking quantity to a value less than or equal to the
delivery quantity or increase the delivery quantity before you enter the
picking quantity.
To pick batch split items, select <LS>+</>
for the main item in the <LS>Batch split indicator</> column in the
item overview. The system then displays the item's batch structure.

You cannot change the delivery quantity for the materials relevant for
order allocation run. Hence, change the picking quantity according to
the delivery quantity.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VL019 - Details

• The SAP error message VL019 ("Picked quantity is larger than the quantity to be delivered") typically occurs during the delivery process in the SAP system, particularly when you are trying to create or process a delivery document. This error indicates that the quantity of goods you are attempting to pick exceeds the quantity that is available for delivery.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excess Picking: The quantity you are trying to pick from the warehouse is greater than the quantity that is allocated for delivery in the sales order or delivery document.
  Incorrect Delivery Quantity: The delivery document may have been incorrectly set up with a lower quantity than what is being picked.
  Stock Issues: There may be discrepancies in stock levels due to previous transactions, such as returns or adjustments that were not properly reflected in the system.
  Multiple Deliveries: If multiple deliveries are being processed for the same sales order, it may lead to confusion regarding the