How To Fix PIC01803 - Selected quantity is greater than available quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Selected quantity is greater than available quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01803 - Selected quantity is greater than available quantity ?

  The SAP error message PIC01803 indicates that the selected quantity for a particular item exceeds the available quantity in stock. This error typically occurs in scenarios such as sales order processing, inventory management, or production planning when attempting to allocate or reserve more items than are available.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that the quantity you are trying to process (e.g., in a sales order or production order) is greater than what is currently available in inventory.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the quantity entered, either by the user or due to a system error.
  Stock Movements: Recent stock movements (goods receipts, goods issues, etc.) may not have been updated in the system, leading to discrepancies in available quantities.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not have enough stock available.
  Reservation Issues: If there are existing reservations for the stock that are not accounted for, this can lead to the error.
  
  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 available stock is indeed less than the requested quantity, adjust the quantity in your transaction to match the available stock.
  Update Stock: If stock has recently been received but not updated, ensure that all goods receipts are processed and that the inventory is updated.
  Review Reservations: Check for any existing reservations that may be consuming the available stock. You can use transaction code MB22 to view and manage reservations.
  Batch Check: If batch management is in use, 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 to get a clearer picture of stock availability.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MB22: Change Reservation
  MB1A: Goods Issue
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view stock levels and make adjustments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling stock discrepancies and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PIC01803 error and proceed with your transaction.