How To Fix VQ207 - Please check the available product allocation quantities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Please check the available product allocation quantities

What causes this issue?

You have changed the confirmations determined by the system, either
manually or by selecting the 'Full delivery' option. This means that
you could have damaged the product allocation processing stored in the
system.

System Response

The system accepts the changes.

How to fix this error?

Please check that your planned figures are not too high and adjust them
if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ207 - Please check the available product allocation quantities ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VQ207: Please check the available product allocation quantities:
  
  Error Message: VQ207
  Text: Please check the available product allocation quantities.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system detects that the requested quantity of a product in a sales order or delivery exceeds the available quantity defined in the Product Allocation (PAL) setup.
  Product Allocation (PAL) is a functionality in SAP that allows companies to control and limit the quantities of products that can be sold or delivered to customers or customer groups within a certain period. It is often used to manage scarce resources, promotional items, or to enforce sales agreements.
  The error means that the system has checked the product allocation data and found that the requested quantity is not available or exceeds the allowed allocation for the product, customer, or period.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During sales order creation or change (transaction VA01/VA02).
  During delivery creation or change (transaction VL01N/VL02N).
  When product allocation checks are active and the system validates the requested quantity against the allocation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Allocation Setup:
  
  Go to transaction VQ01 (Maintain Product Allocation).
  Verify the allocation quantities for the product, customer, and relevant period.
  Check if the allocation quantity is sufficient for the requested sales quantity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Allocation Quantities:
  
  If the allocation quantity is too low, update it to allow the requested quantity.
  This may require coordination with sales planning or controlling teams.
  
  
  
  Check Allocation Usage:
  
  Use transaction VQ03 (Display Product Allocation) or VQ04 (Product Allocation Usage) to see how much allocation has already been consumed.
  If the allocation is fully used, no more sales can be made unless the allocation is increased.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Data:
  
  Verify that the sales order or delivery is correctly assigned to the right product allocation group.
  Check if the correct allocation profile is assigned in the sales document type or item category.
  
  
  
  Bypass or Adjust Checks (if applicable):
  
  In some cases, product allocation checks can be temporarily bypassed or adjusted in customizing (SPRO) under Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Product Allocation.
  This should be done carefully and usually only with management approval.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Product Allocation (PAL) Overview:
  
  Product Allocation is used to control sales quantities by product, customer, or customer group.
  It is integrated with sales order processing and delivery processing.
  Allocation profiles define how the system checks and updates allocation quantities.
  
  
  
  Key Transactions:
  
  VQ01 – Maintain Product Allocation
  VQ02 – Change Product Allocation
  VQ03 – Display Product Allocation
  VQ04 – Product Allocation Usage
  VA01/VA02 – Create/Change Sales Order
  VL01N/VL02N – Create/Change Delivery
  
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Product Allocation
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Product Allocation is often used in industries with limited product availability (e.g., pharmaceuticals, electronics).
  Proper coordination between sales, production, and controlling is essential to maintain accurate allocation data.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Requested quantity exceeds available product allocation quantity.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and adjust product allocation quantities via VQ01/VQ02; verify usage with VQ04.
  
  
  Related Info
  Product Allocation controls sales quantities; integrated with sales order and delivery.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction codes, feel free to ask!