How To Fix MPE_EXEC_SFO037 - Not enough stock (material &1, batch &2)

MPE_EXEC_SFO037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_EXEC_SFO - Messages for Shop Floor Orders

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Not enough stock (material &1, batch &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_EXEC_SFO037 - Not enough stock (material &1, batch &2) ?

  The SAP error message MPE_EXEC_SFO037 indicates that there is not enough stock available for a specific material and batch. This error typically occurs during processes such as production orders, goods movements, or sales order processing when the system attempts to allocate stock but finds that the required quantity is not available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most straightforward cause is that the stock for the specified material and batch is below the required quantity.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not have enough stock available for the transaction.
  Stock Type: The stock might be in a non-available status (e.g., blocked stock, quality inspection stock).
  Reservation Issues: There may be existing reservations or allocations that have already consumed the available stock.
  Incorrect Batch: The batch specified may not exist or may not have the required quantity available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels for the material and batch in question using transaction codes