How To Fix CO290 - Item & material &: shortfall quantity & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Item & material &: shortfall quantity & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO290 - Item & material &: shortfall quantity & & ?

  The SAP error message CO290 typically indicates that there is a shortfall in the quantity of a material required for a production order or process order. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the confirmation of production orders, when trying to release an order, or when performing goods movements.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that there is not enough stock of the required material in the inventory.
  Incorrect BOM: The Bill of Materials (BOM) may not be correctly defined, leading to discrepancies in the required quantities.
  Routing Issues: There may be issues with the routing that affect the availability of materials.
  Reservation Issues: If materials are reserved for other orders, they may not be available for the current order.
  Lead Time: The lead time for procurement may not be sufficient to meet the production schedule.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels of the material in question using transaction codes like MB52 or MMBE. If stock is insufficient, consider creating a purchase order or production order to replenish stock.
  Review BOM: Check the BOM for the production order to ensure that the correct materials and quantities are specified. Use transaction code CS03 to display the BOM.
  Check Reservations: Use transaction code MB21 to check if there are any reservations for the material that might be causing the shortfall.
  Adjust Production Order: If the shortfall is due to an incorrect quantity in the production order, you may need to adjust the order quantity or the components required.
  Procurement Planning: If the material is not available and cannot be procured in time, consider adjusting the production schedule or using alternative materials if possible.
  Consult with Planning Team: If the issue persists, consult with the production planning team to review the overall planning and scheduling of materials.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  CS03: Display Material BOM
  MB21: Create Reservation
  CO02: Change Production Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for production planning and material management for best practices in managing materials and production orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CO290 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.