How To Fix RM027 - Inventory Mgmt: Sufficient qties of material & in plant & not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Inventory Mgmt: Sufficient qties of material & in plant & not available

What causes this issue?

The stock determination function could not find sufficient stock of the
specified material. Therefore, the complete quantity cannot be
withdrawn.

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?

Make sure sufficient stock is available.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM027 - Inventory Mgmt: Sufficient qties of material & in plant & not available ?

  The SAP error message RM027 indicates that there are sufficient quantities of a material in the specified plant, but they are not available for the transaction you are trying to perform. This typically occurs in inventory management scenarios, such as when trying to post goods movements, create purchase orders, or perform stock transfers.
  Causes of RM027 Error
  
  
  Stock Status: The material may be in a stock status that does not allow it to be used. For example, the stock could be blocked, in quality inspection, or reserved for another purpose.
  
  
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, the specific batch you are trying to use may not be available for the transaction.
  
  
  Stock Type: The stock might be in a type that is not available for the transaction, such as consignment stock or stock in transit.
  
  
  Reservation: There may be existing reservations against the stock that prevent it from being used for the current transaction.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Issues: The plant configuration may have restrictions or settings that affect the availability of the material.
  
  
  Solutions to RM027 Error
  
  
  Check Stock Status: Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock status of the material. Ensure that the stock is not blocked or in quality inspection.
  
  
  Review Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, check the batch status and ensure that the batch is available for the transaction.
  
  
  Check Stock Types: Verify the stock type in the stock overview. Ensure that the stock is in unrestricted use.
  
  
  Review Reservations: Check for any existing reservations using transaction code MB22 (Change Reservation) or MB23 (Display Reservation) to see if the stock is reserved for another purpose.
  
  
  Consult with Inventory Management: If you are unsure about the stock status or if there are specific configurations in the plant that might affect availability, consult with your inventory management team or SAP support.
  
  
  Adjust Settings: If necessary, adjust the settings in the material master or plant configuration to allow for the availability of the material.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, MB22, and MB23 for managing inventory and reservations.
  
  
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for any settings that might restrict availability, such as special stock indicators or plant-specific settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the RM027 error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on inventory management processes and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RM027 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.