How To Fix VV040 - The sum of the confirmed quantity exceeds the sum of stock items

VV040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VV - Requirements and availability

• Message number: 040

• Message text: The sum of the confirmed quantity exceeds the sum of stock items

What causes this issue?

The availability check in your system is configured in such a way by
the check group that, in addition to the ATP quantity calculation, an
additional check is run on all available increases and decreases in
stock.
During the availability check for Material &V1&, the system determined
when totaling the sum of stock increases and decreases that the sum of
the confirmed quantities - &V2& &V4& - exceeded the sum of stock
increases - &V3& &V4& -.

System Response

Either no further quantity can be confirmed or confirmed only after a
check which includes replenishment lead time.

How to fix this error?

Check the inventory/requirements situation of Material &V1& and carry
out back order processing or reschedule if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VV040 - Details

• The SAP error message VV040, which states "The sum of the confirmed quantity exceeds the sum of stock items," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and order processing. This error indicates that the system has detected a discrepancy between the quantity of stock that has been confirmed for a particular order and the actual stock available in the inventory.
  Causes:
  
  Stock Shortage: The most common cause is that the confirmed quantity for a sales order or production order exceeds the available stock in the inventory.
  Incorrect Stock Levels: There may be an issue with how stock levels are being updated, such as delays in inventory postings or incorrect stock counts.
  Open Reservations: There may be existing reservations for stock that have not been fulfilled, leading to a situation where the available stock is less than what is confirmed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors during order entry or stock management can lead to discrepancies.
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