How To Fix N2M276 - Sales 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: 276

• Message text: Sales 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 N2M276 - Sales qty of checked item (&1 &3) is greater than available qty (&2 &3) ?

  The SAP error message N2M276 indicates that the sales quantity of a checked item exceeds the available quantity in stock. This typically occurs during sales order processing, delivery, or when attempting to create a sales document. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The primary reason for this error is that the quantity requested in the sales order exceeds the quantity available in inventory.
  Allocation Issues: There may be allocation issues where stock is reserved for other orders or customers.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The sales quantity may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch with available stock.
  Stock Management Settings: The settings in the material master or sales order may not be configured correctly, affecting stock availability.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels:
  
  Verify the available stock for the material in question using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Ensure that the stock is not reserved for other sales orders or production orders.
  
  
  
  Adjust Sales Order Quantity:
  
  If the available stock is less than the requested quantity, consider reducing the sales order quantity to match the available stock.
  
  
  
  Replenish Stock:
  
  If the stock is genuinely low, consider replenishing it through purchasing or production processes.
  
  
  
  Review Allocation:
  
  Check if there are any allocations or reservations that are preventing the stock from being available for the sales order. You can use transaction CO09 (Availability Overview) to see the allocation situation.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data to ensure that the settings for availability check and stock levels are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult with Inventory Management:
  
  If you are unsure about stock levels or allocations, consult with your inventory management team to get a clearer picture of stock availability.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  CO09: Availability Overview
  VA03: Display Sales Order (to check the sales order details)
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for availability checks in the material master (under MRP views) and sales document types.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view stock levels and make changes to sales orders.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the N2M276 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.