How To Fix ARUN_MAIN138 - Goods issue quantity exceeds available stock quantity.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_MAIN -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Goods issue quantity exceeds available stock quantity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_MAIN138 - Goods issue quantity exceeds available stock quantity. ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_MAIN138 indicates that the goods issue quantity you are trying to process exceeds the available stock quantity in the system. This error typically occurs during inventory management transactions, such as goods issues, where the system checks the available stock against the quantity being issued.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that the quantity you are trying to issue is greater than the quantity available in stock for the specified material.
  Stock Type: The stock may be in a different status (e.g., blocked stock, quality inspection stock) that does not allow it to be issued.
  Reservation Issues: There may be existing reservations for the stock that reduce the available quantity.
  Incorrect Plant/Storage Location: The stock may not be available in the specified plant or storage location.
  Inventory Management Errors: There may be discrepancies in inventory records due to previous transactions not being updated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Stock: Verify the available stock for the material in the specified plant and storage location using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Adjust Goods Issue Quantity: If the available stock is less than the quantity you want to issue, adjust the goods issue quantity to match the available stock.
  Review Stock Types: Ensure that the stock you are trying to issue is not in a blocked or quality inspection status. You can check this in the stock overview.
  Check Reservations: Look for any existing reservations that may be consuming the available stock. You can use transaction code MB21 (Create Reservation) or MB22 (Change Reservation) to review reservations.
  Inventory Reconciliation: If there are discrepancies, consider performing an inventory count to reconcile the physical stock with the system records.
  Consult with Inventory Management: If you are unsure about the stock status or need further assistance, consult with your inventory management team or SAP support.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MB21: Create Reservation
  MB22: Change Reservation
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view stock levels and make adjustments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed procedures on handling goods issues and stock management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ARUN_MAIN138 error and successfully process your goods issue.