How To Fix MD448 - Stock assigned to the follow-up material is too high

MD448 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 448

• Message text: Stock assigned to the follow-up material is too high

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD448 - Stock assigned to the follow-up material is too high ?

  The SAP error message MD448, which states "Stock assigned to the follow-up material is too high," typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning. This error indicates that the stock quantity assigned to a follow-up material exceeds the allowable limits set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excess Stock Assignment: The stock quantity for the follow-up material is greater than what is allowed based on the configuration or business rules.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for the follow-up material or the original material may not be correctly configured, leading to discrepancies in stock levels.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or data uploads may have resulted in incorrect stock levels being assigned.
  Material Master Settings: The material master data for the follow-up material may have restrictions or settings that limit the stock quantity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Stock Levels: Check the stock levels for both the original and follow-up materials. Ensure that the stock assigned to the follow-up material is