How To Fix CN580 - MAterial &: Delivery quantity of & & reduced according to availability

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 580

• Message text: MAterial &: Delivery quantity of & & reduced according to availability

What causes this issue?

The availability check for component &V1& discovered that the
available quantity is less than the delivery quantity you entered.

System Response

The system has reduced the delivery quantity to the available quantity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN580 - MAterial &: Delivery quantity of & & reduced according to availability ?

  The SAP error message CN580 typically indicates that the delivery quantity of a material has been reduced due to availability issues. This message is often encountered in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when there is a discrepancy between the ordered quantity and the available stock.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The primary cause of this error is that the available stock of the material is less than the quantity that was ordered for delivery.
  Allocation Issues: There may be allocation strategies in place that limit the quantity that can be delivered based on certain criteria (e.g., priority customers, backorders).
  Production Delays: If the material is produced or procured based on a production order or purchase order, delays in these processes can lead to insufficient stock.
  Sales Order Changes: Changes in sales orders, such as cancellations or modifications, can also affect the availability of materials for delivery.
  
  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) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Review Sales Orders: Check the sales orders related to the delivery to see if there are any changes or cancellations that might have affected the delivery quantity.
  Adjust Delivery Quantity: If the stock is indeed insufficient, you may need to adjust the delivery quantity to match the available stock or communicate with the customer regarding the reduced quantity.
  Increase Stock: If possible, increase the stock by procuring more materials or expediting production to meet the demand.
  Check Allocation Settings: Review the allocation settings in the system to ensure that they are configured correctly and that they are not overly restrictive.
  Consult with Production/Purchasing: If the issue is related to production or procurement, consult with the relevant departments to understand the reasons for the stock shortage and to find a resolution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA03 (Display Sales Order), VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery), and MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to analyze the situation further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user documentation or training materials for more detailed guidance on handling delivery and stock issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CN580 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.