How To Fix EE_SALES101 - Product &1 is not available; make another selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_SALES -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Product &1 is not available; make another selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EE_SALES101 - Product &1 is not available; make another selection ?

  The SAP error message EE_SALES101 indicates that a specific product (identified by &1) is not available for the requested sales order or transaction. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes when attempting to sell a product that is either out of stock, not allocated, or otherwise unavailable for the requested delivery date.
  Causes:
  
  Stock Availability: The product may not have sufficient stock available in the warehouse or plant.
  Allocation Issues: The product may be allocated to other sales orders or customers, leading to insufficient availability for the current request.
  Product Status: The product may be inactive or blocked for sales due to various reasons (e.g., quality issues, maintenance).
  Delivery Date: The requested delivery date may be outside the available delivery window for the product.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or sales order settings that affect availability checks.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels of the product in the relevant plant or storage location using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MD04 (Stock/Requirements List).
  Review Allocation: Check if the product is allocated to other orders. You can use transaction CO09 (Availability Overview) to see the allocation and availability situation.
  Check Product Status: Ensure that the product is active and not blocked for sales. You can check this in the material master data using transaction MM03.
  Adjust Delivery Dates: If the requested delivery date is not feasible, consider adjusting it to a date when the product is available.
  Consult with Inventory Management: If stock is low, consult with inventory management to see if replenishment is possible or if there are alternative products that can be offered.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to availability checks in the system. This may require assistance from a functional consultant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MD04, CO09, and MM03 for checking stock and product details.
  Availability Check Settings: Understand how availability checks are configured in your SAP system, which can be found in the material master under the sales view.
  Sales Order Processing: Ensure that the sales order is being processed correctly and that all necessary data is entered accurately.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further investigation.