How To Fix VMP_MSG159 - Non-visual qty of &1 for material &2 doesn't match total source qty of &3

VMP_MSG159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Non-visual qty of &1 for material &2 doesn't match total source qty of &3

What causes this issue?

You moved a component into a non-configurable root node in the Working
panel.

System Response

The object dependency is ignored and quantity is copied based on the
material ID.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG159 - Non-visual qty of &1 for material &2 doesn't match total source qty of &3 ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG159 indicates a discrepancy between the non-visual quantity of a material and the total source quantity. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material handling processes, particularly when dealing with batch management or handling units.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the non-visual quantity (the quantity that is not displayed visually in the system) for a specific material does not match the total source quantity that is expected. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect quantities may have been entered during the creation or processing of a document.
  Batch Management Issues: If the material is batch-managed, discrepancies can occur if the batch quantities do not align with the expected totals.
  Handling Unit Issues: If handling units are involved, the quantities in the handling units may not match the expected quantities in the inventory.
  Inventory Adjustments: Manual adjustments to inventory levels that