How To Fix L3361 - Open quantity reduced by available stock

L3361 - Overview

• 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