How To Fix L3191 - No available stock exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 191

• Message text: No available stock exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3191 - No available stock exists ?

  The SAP error message L3191 "No available stock exists" typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics when a user attempts to perform a transaction that requires stock, but the system cannot find any available stock for the specified material or location. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during sales order processing, goods issue, or production order execution.
  Causes of Error L3191
  
  
  Stock Levels: The most common cause is that there is genuinely no stock available for the material in the specified storage location or plant.
  
  
  Stock Type: The stock may exist but could be in a non-available stock type (e.g., blocked stock, quality inspection stock, or reserved stock).
  
  
  Storage Location: The stock may be available in a different storage location or plant than the one specified in the transaction.
  
  
  Reservation: The stock may be reserved for another order or transaction, making it unavailable for the current transaction.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not be available for the transaction.
  
  
  Inventory Management Settings: There may be issues with the configuration of inventory management settings or master data.
  
  
  Solutions to Error L3191
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels for the material in the relevant storage location using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  
  
  Review Stock Types: Check if the stock is in a non-available type. You can do this by looking at the stock overview or using transaction MB1A to see if there are any blocks or reservations.
  
  
  Adjust Reservations: If stock is reserved for another order, you may need to adjust or cancel the reservation if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  Change Storage Location: If the stock is available in a different storage location, you may need to change the storage location in your transaction.
  
  
  Batch Check: If batch management is in use, ensure that the required batch is available and not blocked or reserved.
  
  
  Inventory Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in inventory management to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult with Inventory Management Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your inventory management or logistics team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB52, MB1A, and MB1B for stock overview and inventory adjustments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view stock levels and perform inventory transactions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed procedures on inventory management and stock handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.