How To Fix WB2B261 - Due to the quantity change, volumes and/or weights are not acceptable

WB2B261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Due to the quantity change, volumes and/or weights are not acceptable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B261 - Due to the quantity change, volumes and/or weights are not acceptable ?

  The SAP error message WB2B261, which states "Due to the quantity change, volumes and/or weights are not acceptable," typically occurs in the context of logistics and shipping processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with delivery documents or shipment processing. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the expected and actual quantities, volumes, or weights of the items being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Change: The most common cause of this error is a change in the quantity of items in a delivery or shipment. If the quantity is modified after the initial calculations of volume and weight, the system may find that the new values do not match the expected values.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how volumes and weights are calculated based on item quantities. If these settings are not aligned with the actual data, it can lead to discrepancies.
  Master Data Issues: Incorrect or