How To Fix L1604 - Available quantity less than or equal to zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L1 - Message handling for WM master data

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Available quantity less than or equal to zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L1604 - Available quantity less than or equal to zero ?

  The SAP error message L1604, which states "Available quantity less than or equal to zero," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics when trying to perform operations such as goods movements, stock transfers, or sales orders. This error indicates that the system has determined that there is no available stock for the item in question.
  Causes:
  
  
  Stock Levels: The most common cause is that the available stock for the material is indeed zero or negative. This can happen due to:
  
  Previous transactions that have consumed the stock.
  Incorrect stock postings or adjustments.
  Stock being reserved for other orders or processes.
  
  
  
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, the specific batch may not have any available stock.
  
  
  Storage Location Issues: The stock may exist in a different storage location or plant than the one being referenced in the transaction.
  
  
  Reservation: The stock may be reserved for other orders, which reduces the available quantity.
  
  
  Inventory Management Settings: Configuration settings in inventory management may affect how stock is calculated and displayed.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock levels for the material in the relevant storage location and plant.
  Ensure that the stock is available and not reserved for other transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Reservations: 
  
  Check if there are any reservations against the stock using transaction code MB22 (Change Reservation) or MB23 (Display Reservation).
  If necessary, adjust or delete reservations that are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Stock Adjustments: 
  
  If stock has been incorrectly posted, you may need to perform a stock adjustment using transaction code MB1C (Other Goods Receipts) or MIGO (Goods Movement) to correct the stock levels.
  
  
  
  Batch Management: 
  
  If the material is batch-managed, ensure that the correct batch is being referenced and that it has available stock.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings in inventory management to ensure they are set up correctly for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Inventory Management Team: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your inventory management or logistics team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MIGO, MB1C, MB22, and MB23 for stock management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on inventory management processes and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the L1604 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.