How To Fix ARUN_MAIN165 - Order &1,Item &2, Material avail.date &3 has &4 open quantity.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_MAIN -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Order &1,Item &2, Material avail.date &3 has &4 open quantity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_MAIN165 - Order &1,Item &2, Material avail.date &3 has &4 open quantity. ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_MAIN165 indicates that there is an issue with the availability of a material for a specific order and item. The message typically means that there is an open quantity of the material that cannot be fulfilled due to insufficient stock or availability on the specified date.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The material required for the order is not available in the required quantity on the specified availability date.
  Incorrect Availability Date: The availability date might be set incorrectly, leading to a mismatch between the required date and the actual stock availability.
  Open Purchase Orders or Production Orders: There may be open purchase orders or production orders that are not yet fulfilled, which could be affecting the availability of the material.
  Planning Issues: There could be issues with the planning parameters or settings in the system that are affecting material availability.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels of the material in question. You can do this using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to see if there is enough stock available.
  Review Open Orders: Check for any open purchase orders or production orders that may be affecting the availability of the material. You can use transaction codes like ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number) or COOIS (Production Order Information System) to review these.
  Adjust Availability Date: If the availability date is incorrect, consider adjusting it to a date when the material will be available.
  Re-evaluate Planning Parameters: Review the planning parameters for the material to ensure they are set correctly. This includes checking the MRP settings and lead times.
  Create Stock: If necessary, create stock through production or procurement to fulfill the order requirements.
  Consult with the Planning Team: If the issue persists, consult with the planning or materials management team to investigate further and resolve any underlying issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), and COOIS for monitoring stock and orders.
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, including MRP views and availability checks.
  MRP Run: If applicable, consider running an MRP (Material Requirements Planning) run to update the stock and availability information.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling availability issues and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the ARUN_MAIN165 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.