How To Fix W#529 - New quantity in item &1 smaller than goods receipt quantity

W#529 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W# -

• Message number: 529

• Message text: New quantity in item &1 smaller than goods receipt quantity

Self-Explanatory Message

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W#529 - Details

• The SAP error message W#529 ("New quantity in item &1 smaller than goods receipt quantity") typically occurs during a goods movement or inventory adjustment process when the system detects that the quantity being entered is less than the quantity that has already been received for that item. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during a goods issue, transfer posting, or inventory count adjustment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The new quantity being entered for the item is less than the quantity that has already been recorded as received in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not allow for a reduction in quantity.
  Stock Type Restrictions: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may have restrictions that prevent reducing the quantity.
  Previous Transactions: There may have been previous transactions that have locked the quantity, making it impossible to reduce it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Quantities: Check the current stock levels for the item in