How To Fix WB2B2071 - Sum of commodity item quantities must not exceed item quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Sum of commodity item quantities must not exceed item quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2071 - Sum of commodity item quantities must not exceed item quantity ?

  The SAP error message WB2B2071, which states "Sum of commodity item quantities must not exceed item quantity," typically occurs in the context of handling commodity items in a sales order or delivery document. This error indicates that the total quantity of the commodity items being processed exceeds the total quantity of the main item.
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The total quantity of the individual commodity items (sub-items) exceeds the quantity of the main item. For example, if you have a main item with a quantity of 10, but the sum of the quantities of the commodity items is 12, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Itemization: There may be an error in how the items are itemized or categorized in the order or delivery.
  Data Entry Error: Manual entry errors can lead to incorrect quantities being entered for commodity items.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Quantities: Review the quantities of the commodity items and ensure that their total does not exceed the quantity of the main item. Adjust the quantities as necessary.
  Adjust Main Item Quantity: If the total quantity of commodity items is correct and should be higher, consider increasing the quantity of the main item to match the total of the commodity items.
  Review Item Configuration: Ensure that the configuration of the items in the system is correct and that they are set up properly as commodity items.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling commodity items and their quantities.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the quantities, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transactions related to sales orders, deliveries, or inventory management. Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., VA01 for sales order creation, VL01N for delivery creation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to item quantities in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB2B2071 error and ensure that the quantities of commodity items are correctly aligned with the main item quantities.