How To Fix N2M275 - Purch. qty of checked item (&1 &3) is greater than available qty (&2 &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 275

• Message text: Purch. qty of checked item (&1 &3) is greater than available qty (&2 &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M275 - Purch. qty of checked item (&1 &3) is greater than available qty (&2 &3) ?

  The SAP error message N2M275 indicates that the purchase quantity of a checked item exceeds the available quantity. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or procurement processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with purchase orders or stock transfers.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that the quantity you are trying to purchase or transfer exceeds the available stock in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the quantity entered in the purchase order or transfer document.
  Stock Reservations: Other reservations or commitments may have already been made against the available stock, reducing the quantity that can be purchased.
  Inventory Management Issues: There may be discrepancies in inventory records due to previous transactions not being updated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Stock: Verify the current stock levels for the item in question. You can do this by checking the material master or inventory reports.
  Adjust Purchase Quantity: If the available stock is indeed less than the requested quantity, adjust the purchase quantity to match the available stock.
  Review Reservations: Check if there are any existing reservations or commitments against the stock that may be affecting availability.
  Update Inventory: If there are discrepancies in inventory, ensure that all transactions are posted correctly and that the inventory is updated.
  Consult with Inventory Management: If you suspect that there are issues with stock levels or reservations, consult with the inventory management team to resolve any discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check stock levels or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) for detailed inventory reports.
  Material Master: Review the material master data for the item to ensure that all relevant information is accurate and up to date.
  Purchase Order History: Check the purchase order history to see if there have been any recent changes or issues that could affect stock levels.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.