How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE016 - The required quantity is not available; available stock is: &1

/ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The required quantity is not available; available stock is: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE016 - The required quantity is not available; available stock is: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE016 indicates that the required quantity of a material is not available in stock, and it provides the available stock quantity as &1. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management, production planning, or order processing within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that the quantity requested exceeds the available stock for the material in question.
  Stock Reservations: There may be existing reservations or allocations against the available stock that reduce the quantity available for new orders.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in stock levels.
  Inventory Management Issues: There may be issues with inventory management processes, such as unposted goods movements or incorrect stock counts.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not have enough stock available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Stock: Verify the available stock for the material using transaction codes