How To Fix VLA308 - Qty to be posted is greater than maximum postable quantity: &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLA - General Output Class for Delivery

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Qty to be posted is greater than maximum postable quantity: &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLA308 - Qty to be posted is greater than maximum postable quantity: &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message VLA308 indicates that the quantity you are trying to post in a transaction exceeds the maximum allowable quantity for that particular operation or item. This can occur in various contexts, such as during goods movements, inventory postings, or sales order processing.
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Limitations: The system has defined maximum limits for certain transactions, which can be based on configuration settings or business rules.
  Stock Availability: The quantity you are trying to post may exceed the available stock for the material in question.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific restrictions on the quantities that can be posted.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, there may be restrictions based on batch availability or batch-specific limits.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum postable quantity may be set in the material master or in the configuration settings of the relevant module.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Stock: Verify the available stock for the material in question. You can do this using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to ensure that you have enough stock to cover the quantity you are trying to post.
  Review Document Type Settings: Check if the document type you are using has any restrictions on the maximum quantity that can be posted. This can be done in the configuration settings.
  Adjust Quantity: If the quantity you are trying to post is indeed greater than the maximum allowable quantity, you will need to adjust the quantity to a permissible level.
  Batch Management: If applicable, check the batch management settings to ensure that the batch you are trying to use allows for the quantity you are posting.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect that the maximum postable quantity is set incorrectly, consult with your SAP configuration team to review and adjust the settings in the material master or relevant configuration areas.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, etc., depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., MM, SD) to understand the configuration settings related to posting quantities.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction you are attempting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.