How To Fix WU039 - Planned qnty smaller than allocation table qnty (in sales unit & &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Planned qnty smaller than allocation table qnty (in sales unit & &)

What causes this issue?

The planned sales quantity of an item is less than the allocation table
quantity of the item.

System Response

If you want both quantities to be the same, you must correct one of the
two quantities.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU039 - Planned qnty smaller than allocation table qnty (in sales unit & &) ?

  The SAP error message WU039 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the planned quantity and the allocation table quantity in a sales order or related document. Specifically, it means that the planned quantity is smaller than the quantity that has already been allocated in the allocation table for that particular sales unit.
  Cause:
  
  
  Allocation Issues: The planned quantity for a sales order or delivery is less than the quantity that has already been allocated to that order. This can happen if:
  
  The planned quantity was reduced after allocations were made.
  There are changes in demand or supply that affect the planned quantities.
  Manual adjustments were made to the sales order or allocation table.
  
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the allocation process or the way the system is set up to handle sales orders and allocations.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of sales orders or allocation tables can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Allocation Table: Check the allocation table for the specific sales order to see the quantities that have been allocated. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., VA03 for sales orders) and reviewing the allocation details.
  
  
  Adjust Planned Quantity: If the planned quantity is indeed smaller than the allocated quantity, you may need to adjust the planned quantity to match or exceed the allocated quantity. This can be done by:
  
  Increasing the planned quantity in the sales order.
  Ensuring that the allocation table reflects the correct quantities.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes: Investigate if there have been any recent changes to the sales order or related documents that could have caused this discrepancy. If necessary, revert any changes that led to the issue.
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: If the issue persists, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., sales, logistics, or supply chain teams) to understand the context of the planned and allocated quantities.
  
  
  System Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, work with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to allocation and sales order processing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA03 (Display Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to analyze the situation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to sales order processing and allocation management for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WU039 error and implement a solution to resolve it.