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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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?

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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 available quantity.
  
  
  Lead Time and Delivery Dates: If the stock is not available within the required lead time or delivery date, the system may trigger this error.
  
  
  Solutions to Error PK285
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the available stock for the material in question. You can do this using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  
  
  Adjust Stock Levels: If stock is indeed low, consider replenishing it through purchasing, production, or transfers from other locations.
  
  
  Review Stock Determination Configuration: Check the stock determination strategy settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Batch Management: If applicable, check the batches to ensure that there are sufficient quantities available in the required batches.
  
  
  Check Reservations: Use transaction code MB22 to check for any reservations that may be consuming the available stock.
  
  
  Adjust Requirements: If possible, adjust the quantity of the order or requirement to match the available stock.
  
  
  Consult with Inventory Management: If the issue persists, consult with your inventory management team to investigate further and ensure that stock levels are being managed effectively.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB52, MB22, and CO02 (for production orders) to monitor stock and manage orders.
  Stock Types: Understand the different stock types in SAP (unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) and how they affect availability.
  Configuration: Review the configuration settings for stock determination in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant modules (e.g., MM, PP).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed explanations of stock determination and inventory management processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PK285 error and implement a solution to resolve it.