How To Fix GPDPEG261 - Over assignment: Replen. &1 assigned/ordered &3 / &2 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPDPEG - A&D GPD message classed used by Pegging only

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Over assignment: Replen. &1 assigned/ordered &3 / &2 &4

What causes this issue?

Replenishment object &V1& over-assigned (assignment quantity > Total
order quantity)
Total order quantity: &V2& &V4&
Assigned quantity: &V3& &V4&

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPDPEG261 - Over assignment: Replen. &1 assigned/ordered &3 / &2 &4 ?

  The SAP error message GPDPEG261 indicates an issue related to over-assignment in the context of replenishment. This error typically arises when the system detects that the quantity assigned for replenishment exceeds the available stock or the planned quantity for a specific product or location.
  Cause:
  The error message GPDPEG261 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Over-Allocation: The quantity assigned for replenishment is greater than the available stock or the maximum allowed quantity.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for replenishment strategies or parameters may not be correctly configured, leading to discrepancies in the expected versus actual quantities.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries during the replenishment process may have led to incorrect quantities being assigned.
  Stock Levels: The stock levels may have changed due to sales, returns, or other inventory movements that were not accounted for in the replenishment planning.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GPDPEG261 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels for the product in question. Ensure that the available stock is sufficient to meet the replenishment order.
  
  
  Review Replenishment Orders: Look at the replenishment orders that have been created. Ensure that the quantities assigned do not exceed the available stock or the planned quantities.
  
  
  Adjust Quantities: If the assigned quantity is indeed too high, adjust the replenishment order to reflect the correct quantity that can be fulfilled based on available stock.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for replenishment strategies in the system. Ensure that they are set up correctly to avoid over-assignments.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate any manual entries made during the replenishment process to ensure they are accurate and within acceptable limits.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines related to replenishment processes and error handling.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD02 (MD Planning) to analyze stock and planning data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Training: Consider training sessions on inventory management and replenishment processes within SAP to better understand how to manage these situations in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GPDPEG261 error and implement a solution to resolve it.