How To Fix WAUF_ADD028 - Putaway quantity must be smaller than the planned quantity of the item

WAUF_ADD028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAUF_ADD - Allocation Table Add-On Messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Putaway quantity must be smaller than the planned quantity of the item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAUF_ADD028 - Putaway quantity must be smaller than the planned quantity of the item ?

  The SAP error message WAUF_ADD028, which states "Putaway quantity must be smaller than the planned quantity of the item," typically occurs during the putaway process in warehouse management. This error indicates that the quantity you are trying to put away exceeds the planned quantity for that item in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity you are attempting to put away is greater than the quantity that was planned for that item in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in data entry, either in the planned quantity or the putaway quantity.
  Inventory Management Issues: The planned quantity may not have been updated correctly in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Batch Management: If the item is batch-managed, the batch quantity may not match the planned quantity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planned Quantity: Verify the planned quantity for the item in the system. You can do this by checking the material master or the relevant inventory