How To Fix WB2B167 - Quantity smaller than quantity of follow-on documents. Check entry

WB2B167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Quantity smaller than quantity of follow-on documents. Check entry

What causes this issue?

The quantity entered is lower than the quantity that was already
processed in the follow-on document.

System Response

The system rejects the entry.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entries.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B167 - Quantity smaller than quantity of follow-on documents. Check entry ?

  The SAP error message WB2B167, which states "Quantity smaller than quantity of follow-on documents. Check entry," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or sales order processing. This error indicates that the quantity you are trying to process (for example, in a goods movement or sales order) is less than the quantity that has already been referenced in follow-on documents (like delivery notes, invoices, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity you are trying to enter is less than the quantity that has already been processed in related documents.
  Follow-on Documents: There may be existing follow-on documents (like deliveries or invoices) that reference a higher quantity than what you are trying to enter.
  Stock Availability: The system may be checking stock availability against the quantities in follow-on documents, leading to this error if there is a discrepancy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Follow-on Documents: Review the follow-on documents related to the transaction you are trying to process. Ensure that