How To Fix XU016 - The entry quantity is overwritten by the quantity in unit of issue

XU016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XU - Messages for Quantity Conversion at Batch Level (Steel-AI)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The entry quantity is overwritten by the quantity in unit of issue

What causes this issue?

If you enter a quantity in alternative units of measure, the system
converts to unit of issue, in which the quantity is also updated.

System Response

The quantity entered is replaced by the calculated quantity issued. The
unit of entry is overwritten by the unit of issue

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XU016 - The entry quantity is overwritten by the quantity in unit of issue ?

  The SAP error message XU016, "The entry quantity is overwritten by the quantity in unit of issue," typically occurs during the processing of goods movements, such as when creating a goods receipt or a transfer posting. This error indicates that the quantity you entered in the document is being overridden by the system based on the unit of issue defined for the material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Configuration: The material may have a different unit of measure defined in the material master. When you enter a quantity in a different unit, SAP automatically converts it to the unit of issue, which can lead to this error.
  Quantity Conversion: If the quantity you entered does not match the expected quantity in the unit of issue, SAP will overwrite it, leading to this message.
  Document Type or Movement Type: Certain document types or movement types may have specific rules regarding how quantities are handled, which