How To Fix 8I573 - Assigned quantity is greater than open quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Assigned quantity is greater than open quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I573 - Assigned quantity is greater than open quantity ?

  The SAP error message 8I573: Assigned quantity is greater than open quantity typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production planning when there is an attempt to assign a quantity of materials or components that exceeds the available or open quantity in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, production order confirmations, or stock transfers.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Quantity Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a quantity that exceeds the available stock.
  Stock Depletion: The stock may have been reduced due to other transactions that were processed after the initial check of available quantities.
  Open Purchase Orders: There may be open purchase orders or reservations that are not accounted for, leading to a misunderstanding of available quantities.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not have enough quantity available for assignment.
  Reservation Issues: If there are reservations in place for certain quantities, it may lead to a situation where the available quantity is less than expected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Available Stock: Verify the available stock for the material in question using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Adjust Quantity: If the assigned quantity is indeed greater than the available quantity, adjust the quantity to match the available stock.
  Review Open Orders: Check for any open purchase orders or production orders that may be consuming the stock. Use transaction codes like ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number) or CO03 (Display Production Order).
  Check Reservations: Look for any reservations that may be affecting the available quantity using transaction code MB22 (Change Reservation).
  Batch Check: If batch management is in use, ensure that the specific batch has enough quantity available for assignment.
  Consult with Inventory Management: If the issue persists, consult with your inventory management team to ensure that all stock movements are accurately reflected in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB52, ME2N, CO03, and MB22 for checking stock levels, orders, and reservations.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify stock levels and orders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed explanations of the error and potential resolutions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.