How To Fix C2389 - Item &1: Shortage of &2: &3 (Operation &4)

C2389 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Item &1: Shortage of &2: &3 (Operation &4)

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C2389 - Details

• The SAP error message C2389 typically indicates a shortage of materials or components required for a specific operation in a production order or process. The message format provides specific details about the item, the shortage quantity, and the operation number involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error message C2389 is triggered when:
  
  Material Shortage: There is not enough stock of the specified item (&1) to fulfill the requirements for the operation (&4).
  Incorrect Planning: The material requirements planning (MRP) may not have been executed correctly, leading to insufficient stock levels.
  Inventory Issues: The material may be reserved for other orders, or there may be discrepancies in inventory records.
  Lead Time Issues: The lead time for procurement or production may not have been accounted for, leading to shortages at the time of production.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C2389 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels of the item (&1) in the relevant storage location. Use