How To Fix WB2_ASGT074 - The preceding quantity is bigger then the original assigned quantity

WB2_ASGT074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2_ASGT - Shadow items ans assignments

• Message number: 074

• Message text: The preceding quantity is bigger then the original assigned quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2_ASGT074 - The preceding quantity is bigger then the original assigned quantity ?

  The SAP error message WB2_ASGT074, which states "The preceding quantity is bigger than the original assigned quantity," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when there is an issue with the assignment of quantities in a process such as stock transfers, goods movements, or inventory adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The system is trying to process a quantity that exceeds the originally assigned quantity. This can happen if there are multiple transactions or adjustments that have not been properly accounted for.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have entered a quantity that is greater than what was originally assigned or available in the system.
  
  
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material management or inventory management modules that lead to incorrect calculations or validations.
  
  
  Previous Transactions: If there were previous transactions that reduced the available quantity but were