How To Fix WB711 - The delivery quantity total is different to the order quantity

WB711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 711

• Message text: The delivery quantity total is different to the order quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB711 - The delivery quantity total is different to the order quantity ?

  The SAP error message WB711 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the total delivery quantity and the order quantity in a delivery document. This typically occurs during the process of creating or processing deliveries in the SAP system, particularly in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The most common cause is that the total quantity being delivered does not match the quantity specified in the original sales order or purchase order.
  Partial Deliveries: If partial deliveries are allowed, it’s possible that the system is trying to process a delivery that exceeds the remaining quantity available for delivery.
  Incorrect Delivery Document: The delivery document may have been incorrectly created or modified, leading to inconsistencies.
  Stock Issues: There may not be enough stock available to fulfill the order quantity, leading to a mismatch.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual changes to the delivery quantities that do not reflect the original order can