How To Fix VL360 - Delivery quantity is less than quantity of &1 &2 assigned to batches

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Delivery quantity is less than quantity of &1 &2 assigned to batches

What causes this issue?

The delivery quantity is smaller than the quantity assigned to the
<GL:batch>batches</>.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_1' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

System Response

First reduce the quantity assigned to the batches before you reduce the
delivery quantity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL360 - Delivery quantity is less than quantity of &1 &2 assigned to batches ?

  The SAP error message VL360 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the delivery quantity and the quantity assigned to batches for a specific material. This error typically occurs during the delivery process when the system detects that the quantity being delivered is less than the quantity that has been assigned to the batches of the material.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management: The material in question is batch-managed, and there are specific batches assigned to the delivery.
  Quantity Mismatch: The total quantity of the batches assigned to the delivery exceeds the quantity that is being delivered.
  Incorrect Delivery Quantity: The delivery quantity entered may be less than the total quantity of the batches that are assigned.
  Incomplete Batch Assignment: Not all batches have been accounted for in the delivery, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Quantity: Verify the delivery quantity entered in the delivery document. Ensure that it matches or exceeds the total quantity assigned to the batches.
  Review Batch Assignment: Go to the batch management screen and check the batches assigned to the delivery. Ensure that the quantities of these batches are correctly reflected in the delivery.
  Adjust Delivery Quantity: If the delivery quantity is indeed less than the batch quantities, you may need to adjust the delivery quantity to match the total batch quantity or adjust the batch assignments accordingly.
  Split Delivery: If you cannot deliver the full quantity at once, consider splitting the delivery into multiple deliveries to accommodate the batch quantities.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to batch management and delivery processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to manage deliveries.
  Batch Management Settings: Check the material master settings for batch management to ensure they are configured correctly.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to batch management and delivery discrepancies.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or enhancements that might affect batch handling during deliveries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL360 error and successfully process your delivery.