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

VLA308 - Overview

• 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