How To Fix /ACCGO/PRC_MC036 - Requested quantity is more than assigned quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/PRC_MC -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Requested quantity is more than assigned quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/PRC_MC036 - Requested quantity is more than assigned quantity ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/PRC_MC036 Requested quantity is more than assigned quantity typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production planning within the SAP system. This error indicates that the quantity of a material or product that you are trying to process (e.g., during a goods movement, production order, or inventory transfer) exceeds the quantity that has been assigned or is available for that specific operation.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The requested quantity exceeds the available stock in the specified storage location or plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the material master data or in the production order that does not reflect the correct quantities.
  Open Purchase Orders: There may be open purchase orders or planned orders that have not yet been fulfilled, leading to discrepancies in available quantities.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not have enough quantity available.
  Allocation Issues: The system may have allocated quantities to other processes or orders, reducing the available quantity for the current request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels for the material in the relevant storage location using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Adjust Quantities: If the requested quantity is indeed too high, adjust it to match the available quantity.
  Review Open Orders: Check for any open purchase orders or production orders that may be affecting the available stock.
  Reallocate Stock: If necessary, reallocate stock from other orders or processes to fulfill the current request.
  Batch Verification: If batch management is in use, ensure that the specific batch has enough quantity available.
  Consult with Inventory Management: If the issue persists, consult with your inventory management team to ensure that all stock movements and allocations are correctly recorded.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and MB1C (Other Goods Receipts) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for any discrepancies in the configuration that might lead to this error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the requested operation, as lack of permissions can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution. If the problem continues, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.