How To Fix LP073 - Requested quantity is larger than warehouse stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LP - WM-PP interface

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Requested quantity is larger than warehouse stock

What causes this issue?

The requested quantity is greater than the quantity that will be
determined on the basis of the storage type search strategy defined.

System Response

The generated transfer requirement in the warehouse probably cannot be
processed fully because of the current stock situation.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the requested quantity, or ignore the warning if you know that
additional material will be available at the time when the transfer
orders are to be created (goods coming in from goods receipt or
released from quality inspection, and so on).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LP073 - Requested quantity is larger than warehouse stock ?

  The SAP error message LP073 ("Requested quantity is larger than warehouse stock") typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that the quantity of goods requested for a particular operation (such as picking, transferring, or shipping) exceeds the available stock in the specified warehouse.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that the requested quantity exceeds the actual available stock in the warehouse.
  Incorrect Stock Levels: There may be discrepancies in stock levels due to unrecorded goods receipts, incorrect inventory counts, or stock adjustments.
  Reservation Issues: If stock has been reserved for other orders or processes, it may not be available for the current request.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the requested quantity may not be available in the specific batch.
  Warehouse Configuration: Incorrect configuration of the warehouse management system may lead to miscalculations of available stock.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the actual stock levels in the warehouse using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or LX03 (Warehouse Stock Overview). Ensure that the stock is available for the requested quantity.
  Adjust Inventory: If there are discrepancies, perform a physical inventory count and adjust the stock levels accordingly using transactions like MI01 (Create Physical Inventory Document) or MI04 (Enter Inventory Count).
  Review Reservations: Check if there are any reservations for the stock that may be preventing it from being allocated to the current request. You can use transaction MB22 to display and manage reservations.
  Batch Check: If batch management is in use, ensure that the requested quantity is available in the correct batch. Use transaction MSC3N to check batch stocks.
  Reconfigure Warehouse Settings: If the issue is due to warehouse configuration, consult with your SAP WM consultant to review and correct any settings that may be causing the error.
  Split the Request: If possible, consider splitting the request into smaller quantities that are available in stock.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, LX03, MB22, MI01, and MI04 for stock management and inventory adjustments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and manage stock levels and reservations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed procedures on inventory management and warehouse operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the LP073 error and implement the appropriate solution.