How To Fix VL686 - Item & contains inconsistent differences (delivery/storage quantities)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Item & contains inconsistent differences (delivery/storage quantities)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL686 - Item & contains inconsistent differences (delivery/storage quantities) ?

  The SAP error message VL686 indicates that there are inconsistencies between the delivery quantities and the storage quantities for a specific item in a delivery document. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of outbound deliveries, goods movements, or inventory management processes.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity in the delivery document does not match the quantity available in the storage location or warehouse.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not align with the expected stock type for the delivery.
  Partial Deliveries: If partial deliveries are allowed, there may be discrepancies in the quantities that have been delivered versus what is recorded in the system.
  Inventory Management Errors: Errors during inventory management processes, such as incorrect stock postings or adjustments, can lead to inconsistencies.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, inconsistencies can arise if the batch quantities do not match the delivery quantities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL686 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  Check Delivery Quantities: Review the delivery document to ensure that the quantities specified match the quantities available in the storage location.
  Verify Stock Levels: Use transaction codes like MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) or MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock levels for the item in question.
  Adjust Quantities: If there is a discrepancy, you may need to adjust the quantities in the delivery or perform a stock adjustment using transaction MB1C or MIGO.
  Review Batch Management: If applicable, check the batch management settings and ensure that the batch quantities are correctly assigned and match the delivery quantities.
  Check for Open Transactions: Ensure there are no open transactions that could be affecting the stock levels, such as pending goods receipts or goods issues.
  Reprocess the Delivery: If necessary, you may need to delete and recreate the delivery document after correcting the stock levels.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), MIGO (Goods Movement), and MB1C (Other Goods Receipts).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on handling delivery and inventory management processes.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system-related issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the VL686 error message in SAP.