How To Fix 9J289 - There is not enough stock at sender &3 for resource &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 289

• Message text: There is not enough stock at sender &3 for resource &1 on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J289 - There is not enough stock at sender &3 for resource &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message 9J289 indicates that there is insufficient stock at the sender location for a specific resource on a given date. This error typically arises in the context of production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), or during the execution of a production order or a transfer order.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The primary cause of this error is that the stock available at the sender location (warehouse or storage location) for the specified resource is less than what is required for the operation.
  Incorrect Planning: The planning parameters may not have been set correctly, leading to an underestimation of the required stock.
  Stock Movements: There may have been recent stock movements (goods receipts, goods issues, etc.) that have not been updated in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Lead Time Issues: The lead time for procurement or production may not have been considered, resulting in stock shortages.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not be available or may not meet the selection criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels at the sender location for the specified resource. You can do this using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Adjust Planning Parameters: Review and adjust the planning parameters in the material master or production order to ensure that the correct quantities are being planned.
  Update Stock Movements: Ensure that all stock movements have been posted correctly. If there are discrepancies, correct them using the appropriate transactions (e.g., MIGO for goods movements).
  Procurement: If stock is insufficient, consider procuring additional stock or adjusting the production schedule to allow for lead times.
  Batch Selection: If batch management is in use, ensure that the required batch is available and meets the necessary criteria.
  Check MRP Settings: Review the MRP settings for the material to ensure that it is set up correctly for planning and procurement.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), MD01 (MRP Run), and MIGO.
  Material Master: Review the material master data for the resource in question to ensure that all relevant fields (like safety stock, reorder point, etc.) are correctly configured.
  Production Orders: If this error occurs during the execution of a production order, check the order details and ensure that all components are available.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing stock and resolving planning issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.