How To Fix BOS04038 - Quantity entered of &1 &2 is higher than remaining quantity of &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS04 - BOS PS integration and Futher objects with EN language

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Quantity entered of &1 &2 is higher than remaining quantity of &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS04038 - Quantity entered of &1 &2 is higher than remaining quantity of &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message BOS04038 indicates that the quantity you are trying to enter for a particular item exceeds the remaining quantity available for that item. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, sales orders, or production orders where there are constraints on the available quantities.
  Cause:
  
  Excess Quantity Entry: The most common cause is that the user is attempting to enter a quantity that is greater than what is currently available in stock or what is allowed based on the order or production constraints.
  Stock Availability: The available stock may have been reduced due to other transactions, such as sales, reservations, or production issues.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering the wrong unit of measure or quantity.
  Open Reservations: There may be existing reservations or allocations against the stock that reduce the available quantity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Quantity: Verify the available quantity of the item in the inventory. You can do this by checking the stock overview (transaction code: MMBE) or relevant reports.
  Adjust Quantity: If the quantity you are trying to enter is indeed higher than the available stock, adjust the quantity to match the available amount.
  Review Reservations: Check for any existing reservations or allocations that may be affecting the available quantity. You can use transaction codes like MB22 to view and manage reservations.
  Update Stock: If you believe there should be more stock available, investigate any recent transactions that may have affected stock levels, such as goods receipts or stock transfers.
  Consult with Team: If you are unsure about the stock levels or the reason for the discrepancy, consult with your inventory management or warehouse team for clarification.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB22: Change Reservation
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and modify stock levels and reservations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on inventory management and handling stock-related errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BOS04038 error and proceed with your transaction.