How To Fix VL153 - Error allocating confirmed/reserved qty to order quantity. Doc: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Error allocating confirmed/reserved qty to order quantity. Doc: &

What causes this issue?

When making preparations to carry out an availability check for document
&v1&, the system came across a situation which it interpreted as an
error. It did not find an order quantity when it read the table
containing the order requirement records for item &V2&.

System Response

This is a serious error so the system terminates.

How to fix this error?

Report the problem immediately to the SAP AG problem service. There is
more than likely a problem in your release which is either new or has
not yet been corrected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL153 - Error allocating confirmed/reserved qty to order quantity. Doc: & ?

  The SAP error message VL153 indicates that there is an issue with allocating the confirmed or reserved quantity to the order quantity during the delivery process. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and inventory management when there is a discrepancy between the available stock and the quantity that needs to be delivered.
  Causes of VL153 Error
  
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that there is not enough stock available to fulfill the order quantity. This can happen if the stock has already been allocated to other orders or if there is a stock shortage.
  
  
  Reservation Issues: If there are reservations made for the stock that conflict with the delivery order, this can lead to allocation problems.
  
  
  Delivery Quantity Exceeds Available Quantity: If the delivery quantity specified in the delivery document exceeds the available quantity in stock, the system will not be able to allocate the required quantity.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with batch availability or selection that prevent allocation.
  
  
  Stock Type Issues: The stock may be in a status that does not allow it to be allocated (e.g., blocked stock, quality inspection stock).
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that affect how stock is allocated to deliveries.
  
  
  Solutions to VL153 Error
  
  
  Check Stock Availability: Verify the available stock for the material in question. Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock levels.
  
  
  Review Reservations: Check if there are any existing reservations for the stock that may be causing the allocation issue. You can use transaction code MB22 to view and manage reservations.
  
  
  Adjust Delivery Quantity: If the delivery quantity exceeds the available stock, consider adjusting the delivery quantity to match the available stock.
  
  
  Batch Selection: If batch management is in use, ensure that the correct batches are available and can be allocated to the delivery.
  
  
  Check Stock Types: Ensure that the stock is not in a blocked or restricted status. You can check this in the stock overview.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to inventory management and delivery processing to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed troubleshooting steps related to this specific error message.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) for managing deliveries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to stock allocation and delivery processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL153 error and implement a solution to resolve it.