How To Fix WP646 - Only partial quantities of the entry quantity can be processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Only partial quantities of the entry quantity can be processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP646 - Only partial quantities of the entry quantity can be processed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WP646 - Only partial quantities of the entry quantity can be processed
  
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs in SAP Production Planning (PP) or related modules when you try to confirm or process a quantity for a production order, goods movement, or similar transaction, but the system can only process a part of the quantity you entered. The reasons can include:
  
  Stock availability: There is insufficient stock of components or materials to process the full quantity.
  Capacity constraints: The work center or machine capacity limits the quantity that can be processed at once.
  Order status or restrictions: The production order or process order may have restrictions or statuses that limit the quantity processed.
  Batch or serial number restrictions: If batch-managed or serialized materials are involved, only part of the quantity may be available in the specified batch or serial number.
  Partial confirmations: The system may have already processed part of the quantity, and only the remaining quantity can be confirmed.
  System settings: Certain system or configuration settings (e.g., in confirmation or goods movement) may limit the quantity processed per transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve or handle this message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check stock availability:
  
  Verify if there is enough stock of components or raw materials.
  Use transaction codes like MB52 (Stock Overview) or MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check availability.
  If stock is insufficient, procure or produce more components.
  
  
  
  Review order quantities and confirmations:
  
  Check if part of the quantity has already been confirmed or processed.
  Use transaction CO03 (Display Production Order) or COHV (Mass Processing) to review confirmations.
  Adjust the quantity you are trying to process accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check batch or serial number availability:
  
  If batch-managed, ensure the batch you are using has sufficient quantity.
  Use MSC3N (Display Batch) or IQ03 (Display Serial Number) to verify.
  
  
  
  Review capacity and scheduling:
  
  Check if the work center or machine has capacity constraints.
  Use CR05 (Work Center Load) or CM01 (Capacity Planning) to analyze capacity.
  
  
  
  Adjust the quantity:
  
  Enter a quantity that the system can process fully.
  If partial processing is acceptable, confirm or post the partial quantity and handle the remainder later.
  
  
  
  Check system/customizing settings:
  
  Review confirmation parameters in OPK4 or related customizing.
  Check if any user exits or BAdIs are restricting quantities.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes: CO11N (Confirm Production Order), MB1A/MB1B/MB1C (Goods Movements), MF47 (Backflush), MF50 (Planning Table)
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to WP646 for specific patches or known issues.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal for Production Order Confirmation and Goods Movement processes.
  User forums: SAP Community Network (SCN) discussions often provide practical insights.
  
  
  Summary:
  The WP646 message indicates that the system can only process part of the quantity you entered due to stock, capacity, or system constraints. Verify stock and order status, adjust quantities accordingly, and ensure system settings allow the desired processing quantity.