Merchandise Distribution

Hi
Query with regard to Collective PO,
1 BOX = 6 EA
1 CAR = 8 BOX
Store 1 - Created STO for 10BOX with DC
Store 2 u2013 Created STO for 10 BOX with DC
Store 3 u2013 Created STO for 10 BOX with DC
Minimum order quantity with Vendor agreement is "CAR".
So, doing collective PO through WF10 and system is proposing 30 BOX, Manually changing it into 1 CAR (i.e. 48 BOX).
Done Goods receipt based on Purchase order for 1 CAR (48 BOX), 30 BOX received in Cross Docking storage location and 18 BOX received in Putaway storage location.
While executing WF50, system is bring u201C48 BOXu201D in the Distributing quantity but need to distribute only 30 BOX. System is allowing to proceed further is the Distributing quantity is not equal to Planned Quantity.
Query:
1) How to distribute only 30 BOX. ???
Thanks,
L.B.

Hi LB,
Your question is a bit misleading.
If you go by your statements 1 CAR = 48 EA and in this case you are receiving 30 Boxes which means you have 180 EA and hence 48 Boxes are ruled out.
For quantity variances in terms of over and under delivery you may refer to OSS Note 1378091 and its related Note 1150693
Hope its helpful.
Best Regards
Aram K.

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