How To Fix ADPIC014 - Subitem created as &1 of material &2, only &3 &4 are available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADPIC -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Subitem created as &1 of material &2, only &3 &4 are available

What causes this issue?

A subitem has been created for the item as the complete requested
quantity of stock was not available during the availability check on the
material. Customizing settings dictate that subitems can be created
automatically when the availability check fails. As a result, subitems
were created during the creation of the stock transport order.

System Response

The further processes for this stock transport order item will take only
the subitems into consideration.

How to fix this error?

You can find the relevant Customizing settings under <LS> Logistics
General->Interchangeability of Parts->Define Settings for Subitem
Creation and Restricted Interchangeability</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADPIC014 - Subitem created as &1 of material &2, only &3 &4 are available ?

  The SAP error message ADPIC014 indicates that a subitem has been created for a material, but there are insufficient available quantities of the specified stock types. This message typically arises in the context of inventory management or material requirements planning when trying to create or manage subitems for a material that does not have enough stock available.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  You are attempting to create a subitem for a material (identified by &2) and the system finds that only a limited quantity of stock is available (indicated by &3 and &4).
  The available stock does not meet the requirements for the operation you are trying to perform, such as creating a delivery, production order, or reservation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels for the material in question. You can do this using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  
  
  Adjust Stock: If the stock is indeed insufficient, you may need to:
  
  Receive more stock into the system (e.g., through goods receipt).
  Transfer stock from another location if applicable.
  Adjust inventory levels if there are discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Reservations: Check if there are existing reservations or allocations that are consuming the available stock. You can use transaction code MB22 to view and manage reservations.
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up, including stock types and availability checks. You can review this using transaction code MM03.
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Teams: If you are unsure about stock levels or how to proceed, consult with your inventory management or logistics team for assistance.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this issue is recurring, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings related to availability checks and stock types in your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB52, MB22, and MM03 for stock management and material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on inventory management and material requirements planning for a deeper understanding of how subitems and stock availability are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.