How To Fix PK285 - The available quantity from stock determination is too low

PK285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 285

• Message text: The available quantity from stock determination is too low

What causes this issue?

Stock determination was carried out for the current material. The
available quantity from stock determination is smaller than the kanban
quantity.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK285 - The available quantity from stock determination is too low ?

  The SAP error message PK285, which states "The available quantity from stock determination is too low," typically occurs in the context of production planning or inventory management when the system is unable to allocate sufficient stock to fulfill a requirement. This can happen during various processes, such as production orders, sales orders, or stock transfers.
  Causes of Error PK285
  
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that the available stock for the material is less than the quantity required for the order or requirement.
  
  
  Stock Determination Settings: The stock determination strategy may not be configured correctly, leading to an incorrect calculation of available stock.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not have enough stock available.
  
  
  Stock Type Issues: The stock may be in a non-available status (e.g., blocked stock, quality inspection stock) that prevents it from being allocated.
  
  
  Reservation Issues: There may be existing reservations for the stock that reduce the