How To Fix L3361 - Open quantity reduced by available stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Open quantity reduced by available stock

What causes this issue?

The <GL:transfer_requirement>transfer requirement</> is to supply
material to a storage bin in production. Part of the material required
is already in the bin. For this reason, the requirement quantities are
updated accordingly.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3361 - Open quantity reduced by available stock ?

  The SAP error message L3361, "Open quantity reduced by available stock," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics when there is a discrepancy between the available stock and the open quantity of a particular item. This message is often encountered during processes such as goods movements, stock transfers, or when creating purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  
  Stock Availability: The error indicates that the system has reduced the open quantity of a material because the available stock is less than what is required for the transaction. This can happen if:
  
  Stock has been reserved for other orders.
  Stock has been consumed or used in another transaction.
  There are discrepancies in stock levels due to incorrect inventory counts.
  
  
  
  Reservation Issues: If there are existing reservations for the stock that are not being fulfilled, the system will reduce the open quantity accordingly.
  
  
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, the available stock may be limited to specific batches that are not available for the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels for the material in question. You can do this using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  
  
  Review Reservations: Check if there are any existing reservations for the material that might be affecting the available stock. You can use transaction code MB22 to view and manage reservations.
  
  
  Adjust Inventory: If there are discrepancies in stock levels, consider performing a physical inventory count and adjusting the stock accordingly using transaction code MI01 (Create Physical Inventory Document) and MI07 (Post Inventory Count).
  
  
  Check Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, ensure that the required batches are available and not reserved for other transactions.
  
  
  Re-evaluate Open Orders: Review any open purchase orders or production orders that may be affecting the available stock.
  
  
  Consult with Logistics Team: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your logistics or inventory management team to understand any underlying issues with stock management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MMBE - Stock Overview
  MB22 - Change Reservation
  MB1A - Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B - Transfer Posting
  MI01 - Create Physical Inventory Document
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed explanations of inventory management processes and error messages.
  
  
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP user communities or forums for shared experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the L3361 error and implement a solution to resolve it.