How To Fix MSR_REPLACEMENT213 - Item no.&1: If the del. qty is not fully covered, an open item is needed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_REPLACEMENT - Messages for Transactions MSR_VRM and MSR_RM_LFU

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Item no.&1: If the del. qty is not fully covered, an open item is needed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_REPLACEMENT213 - Item no.&1: If the del. qty is not fully covered, an open item is needed ?

  The SAP error message MSR_REPLACEMENT213 typically occurs in the context of materials management and logistics when dealing with delivery quantities and open items. This error indicates that the delivery quantity for a specific item is not fully covered by the available stock or planned receipts, and therefore, an open item (such as a backorder) is required to fulfill the demand.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The available stock for the item is less than the quantity required for delivery.
  Open Purchase Orders: There may be open purchase orders or planned receipts that are not sufficient to cover the delivery quantity.
  Delivery Quantity Mismatch: The delivery quantity specified in the sales order or delivery document does not match the available stock or planned receipts.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the sales order processing that affect how quantities are managed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels for the item in question. You can do this using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Review Open Purchase Orders: Check if there are any open purchase orders or planned receipts that can fulfill the delivery quantity. Use transaction code ME2N to view open purchase orders.
  Adjust Delivery Quantity: If the delivery quantity is too high, consider adjusting it to match the available stock.
  Create Open Item: If the stock is insufficient, you may need to create an open item (backorder) to fulfill the remaining quantity once stock becomes available.
  Check Material Master Settings: Ensure that the material master settings are correctly configured, particularly in terms of availability check settings and delivery tolerances.
  Consult with Logistics Team: If the issue persists, consult with your logistics or materials management team to understand if there are any underlying issues affecting stock availability.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to manage deliveries and sales orders.
  Availability Check: Understand how the availability check is configured in your system, as this can impact how stock is allocated to deliveries.
  Backorder Processing: Learn about backorder processing in SAP, which allows you to manage open items effectively when stock is not available.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your delivery processes run smoothly. If the problem continues, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.