How To Fix BL302 - The flight is overbooked

BL302 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 302

• Message text: The flight is overbooked

What causes this issue?

This flight is overbooked.

System Response

Message.

How to fix this error?

Cancel one or more bookings.

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.

BL302 - Details

• The SAP error message BL302, which indicates that "The flight is overbooked," typically occurs in the context of travel and transportation management within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to airline or travel booking. This error arises when the number of bookings for a particular flight exceeds the available capacity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overbooking: The primary cause of this error is that the number of reservations made for a specific flight exceeds the number of seats available.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the booking process can lead to discrepancies in available seats.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle overbooking scenarios, or the parameters for maximum bookings may not be set appropriately.
  Real-time Updates: If the system does not update in real-time, it may allow bookings that exceed the available capacity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Availability: Before making a booking, ensure that there are enough seats available on the flight. This can be done by