How To Fix ARUN_ITA_MESSAGES014 - Cannot release future stock for &1, item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_ITA_MESSAGES - Message class for ARun ITA

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Cannot release future stock for &1, item &2

What causes this issue?

You cannot release future stock (such as purchase orders and
confirmations).

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can only release physical stock (such as batch stock, storage
location or purchase to order).

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_ITA_MESSAGES014 - Cannot release future stock for &1, item &2 ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_ITA_MESSAGES014 indicates that there is an attempt to release future stock for a specific item, which is not allowed in the system. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or materials management when dealing with stock that is not yet available for use.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is configured to prevent the release of stock that is scheduled to be available in the future. This is often a safeguard to ensure that inventory management processes are not disrupted by prematurely allocating stock that is not physically available.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Availability: Verify the stock levels for the item in question. Ensure that you are not trying to release stock that is scheduled to be available in the future.
  
  
  Adjust Release Date: If you need to release stock, ensure that you are only attempting to release stock that is currently available. You may need to adjust your planning or scheduling to align with the actual availability of stock.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If the business process requires the ability to release future stock, you may need to review the configuration settings in SAP. This could involve adjusting the settings in the material master or inventory management configuration to allow for future stock releases, if appropriate.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage stock releases and the implications of changing configuration settings.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), or MIGO (Goods Movement) that may be involved in stock management.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the item to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly configured, including the availability check settings.
  Inventory Management Processes: Understand the inventory management processes in your organization to ensure compliance with business rules regarding stock releases.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that stock management processes are functioning correctly within your SAP system.