How To Fix VHUMI023 - Material &1: GI quantity (&2 &3) is larger than reserved quantity left

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUMI - Messages for material identification

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Material &1: GI quantity (&2 &3) is larger than reserved quantity left

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUMI023 - Material &1: GI quantity (&2 &3) is larger than reserved quantity left ?

  The SAP error message VHUMI023 indicates that there is an issue with the goods issue (GI) process in relation to the reserved quantity of a material. Specifically, the error states that the quantity you are trying to issue is greater than the quantity that has been reserved for that material. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Reserved Quantity Exceeded: The quantity you are attempting to issue (GI) exceeds the quantity that has been reserved for that material. This can happen if:
  
  The reserved quantity has been partially issued already.
  The reservation was not updated correctly after previous transactions.
  There is a misunderstanding of the available stock versus reserved stock.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Reservation: The reservation might have been created incorrectly, or there may be multiple reservations affecting the available quantity.
  
  
  Stock Management Issues: There may be issues with stock management, such as incorrect stock levels or discrepancies in inventory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Reserved Quantities:
  
  Use transaction codes like MB22 (Change Reservation) or MB23 (Display Reservation) to check the current reserved quantities for the material in question.
  Verify if the reserved quantity is indeed less than the quantity you are trying to issue.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Goods Issue Quantity:
  
  If the reserved quantity is correct, adjust the goods issue quantity to match the available reserved quantity.
  
  
  
  Update Reservations:
  
  If there are discrepancies, you may need to update or create new reservations to reflect the correct quantities.
  
  
  
  Review Stock Levels:
  
  Check the stock levels using transaction MMBE (Stock Overview) to ensure that the stock is correctly accounted for and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult with Inventory Management:
  
  If you are unsure about the reservations or stock levels, consult with your inventory management team to clarify the situation.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  In some cases, the issue may be related to system configuration. Ensure that the settings for reservations and goods issues are correctly configured in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MB22: Change Reservation
  MB23: Display Reservation
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on handling reservations and goods issues.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify reservations and stock levels.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VHUMI023 error and successfully process the goods issue.