Message type: E = Error
Message class: VL -
Message number: 159
Message text: After product selection, there is a remaining quantity of & &
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The SAP error message VL159 ("After product selection, there is a remaining quantity of & &") typically occurs during the delivery process in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with outbound deliveries. This message indicates that there is a discrepancy between the quantity that was selected for delivery and the quantity that is still available or required.
Cause:
Quantity Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the quantity you are trying to deliver exceeds the available stock or the quantity that was originally ordered.
Stock Availability: The stock might have been reserved for other orders or has been moved to a different location.
Delivery Item Status: The item might be in a status that does not allow it to be delivered (e.g., blocked, not fully picked).
Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with batch selection or availability.
Picking and Packing Issues: If the picking process was not completed
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