How To Fix WU640 - Required quantity & & was adopted as confirmed quantity

WU640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Required quantity & & was adopted as confirmed quantity

What causes this issue?

The confirmed quantity of a material was copied from the plant's
required quantity.

System Response

The required quantity is adopted as the confirmed quantity of an item
if the required quantity is entered or changed, and the relevant
indicator is selected in the <DS:SIMG.W_ZF_VK_0610>Announcement
Category</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU640 - Required quantity & & was adopted as confirmed quantity ?

  The SAP error message WU640 ("Required quantity & & was adopted as confirmed quantity") typically occurs in the context of production orders or confirmations in SAP. This message indicates that the system has automatically adopted the required quantity as the confirmed quantity for a particular operation or process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Quantities: The required quantity for a production order or operation does not match the quantity that was actually confirmed. This can happen if the user tries to confirm a quantity that is less than what is required.
  System Settings: The system may be configured to automatically adopt the required quantity when there is a discrepancy between the required and confirmed quantities.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered an incorrect quantity during the confirmation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Confirmation Data: Check the confirmation data entered for the production order. Ensure that the confirmed quantity