How To Fix L3386 - Available qty in quant is less than quantity for posting change

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Available qty in quant is less than quantity for posting change

What causes this issue?

The quantity you want to withdraw from the
<DS:GLOS.quant>quant</> exceeds the available quantity in this
quant.

How to fix this error?

Check your transfer parameters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3386 - Available qty in quant is less than quantity for posting change ?

  The SAP error message L3386, "Available qty in quant is less than quantity for posting change," typically occurs during inventory management processes, particularly when trying to post a change in stock quantities. This error indicates that the system is unable to fulfill the requested quantity change because the available quantity in the specified storage location (quant) is less than the quantity you are trying to post.
  Causes:
  
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that the available stock in the specified quant is less than the quantity you are trying to post. This can happen if:
  
  Stock has been reserved for other transactions.
  Stock has been consumed or moved to another location.
  There is a discrepancy in stock levels due to previous transactions not being posted correctly.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Quant Specification: The quant you are trying to change may not be the correct one, or it may not have the expected quantity.
  
  
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not allow for the change you are trying to make.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not have enough stock available.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Available Stock: Verify the available stock in the specified quant using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or LX03 (Warehouse Management Stock Overview). Ensure that the quantity you are trying to post does not exceed the available quantity.
  
  
  Adjust Quantities: If the available quantity is indeed less than what you are trying to post, you may need to adjust your posting quantity to match the available stock.
  
  
  Review Reservations: Check if there are any reservations or stock movements that are affecting the available quantity. You can use transaction codes like MB22 (Change Reservation) to review and adjust reservations.
  
  
  Check Stock Types: Ensure that you are working with the correct stock type. If the stock is in a restricted state (e.g., quality inspection or blocked), you may need to move it to unrestricted stock before making changes.
  
  
  Batch Management: If applicable, check the batch details to ensure that the batch you are working with has sufficient stock.
  
  
  Reconcile Inventory: If you suspect discrepancies, consider performing a physical inventory count to reconcile the stock levels in the system with the actual stock on hand.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, and LX03 for inventory management and stock overview.
  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 perform the stock changes you are attempting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.