How To Fix N2M272 - Total quantity of item (&1 &2) is greater than available quantity (&3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: N2M - Global Trade: Item Category Management

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Total quantity of item (&1 &2) is greater than available quantity (&3 &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M272 - Total quantity of item (&1 &2) is greater than available quantity (&3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message N2M272 indicates that the total quantity of a specific item (identified by &1 and &2) exceeds the available quantity (indicated by &3 and &4) in the system. This error typically occurs during processes such as sales order creation, delivery, or inventory management when the system checks the available stock against the requested quantity.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that the quantity being requested or processed exceeds the quantity that is currently available in inventory.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the quantity entered in the transaction, leading to a mismatch with available stock.
  Stock Movements: Recent stock movements (goods receipts, goods issues, etc.) may not have been updated in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Reservation Issues: If there are reservations or allocations against the stock, the available quantity may be reduced, causing this error.
  Batch Management: If the item is batch-managed, the specific batch may not have enough stock available.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Stock: Verify the available stock for the item in question using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Adjust Quantity: If the requested quantity is indeed greater than the available stock, adjust the quantity to match the available stock.
  Update Stock: If stock has been received but not updated in the system, ensure that all relevant transactions (like goods receipts) are processed.
  Review Reservations: Check for any existing reservations or allocations that may be affecting the available quantity. You can use transaction MB22 to view and manage reservations.
  Batch Check: If the item is batch-managed, ensure that the specific batch has enough stock available.
  Consult with Inventory Management: If you are unsure about stock levels or reservations, consult with your inventory management team for clarification.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB52, MB22, and VL01N (for deliveries) to help diagnose and resolve the issue.
  Stock Types: Understand the different stock types (unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) as they can affect the available quantity.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view stock levels and make adjustments if needed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling inventory and stock-related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.