How To Fix CN292 - Lacking material availability for network &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 292

• Message text: Lacking material availability for network &

What causes this issue?

Either there are no material components available for network &V1&, or
you cannot check the availability of the material.

How to fix this error?

Look at the availability log under the menu option <LS>Extras</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN292 - Lacking material availability for network & ?

  The SAP error message CN292 indicates that there is a lack of material availability for a specific network activity in a project. This error typically arises in the context of project system (PS) or production planning (PP) when trying to execute a transaction that requires certain materials that are not available in the required quantity.
  Cause:
  
  Material Shortage: The required materials for the network activity are not available in stock.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in availability checks.
  Incorrect Planning: The planning for the project may not have accounted for the required materials, leading to shortages.
  Stock Levels: The stock levels may be lower than expected due to consumption, production delays, or other factors.
  Reservation Issues: There may be reservations for the materials that are not being fulfilled, or the reservations may not have been created properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Availability: Use transaction code MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check the availability of the required materials. Ensure that the materials are available in the required quantities.
  Create or Adjust Reservations: If materials are available but not reserved, create reservations for the required materials. If there are existing reservations, check if they can be adjusted or released.
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up, including the availability check settings.
  Adjust Planning: If the project planning is incorrect, adjust the planning to ensure that the required materials are accounted for.
  Procurement: If materials are not available, consider procuring them through purchase orders or production orders.
  Check Stock Levels: Review stock levels and ensure that they are updated. If there are discrepancies, investigate the cause (e.g., unposted goods movements).
  Run Availability Check: If you are using MRP (Material Requirements Planning), run the MRP to ensure that the system calculates the required materials correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CJ20N (Project Builder).
  Material Management (MM): Understanding the integration between the Project System (PS) and Material Management (MM) modules can help in troubleshooting material availability issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on material availability checks and project planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CN292 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.