How To Fix W+617 - All units for material & have already been used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 617

• Message text: All units for material & have already been used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+617 - All units for material & have already been used ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W+617 – All units for material & have already been used
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in SAP when you are trying to assign or use units of measure (UoM) for a material, but all the available units for that material have already been fully utilized or assigned in the current context. 
  For example, this can happen during goods movement, batch management, or when trying to allocate stock or units in a process where the system tracks unit consumption or assignment. The system detects that there are no remaining units left to be used or assigned for the material in question.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When creating or processing a delivery or goods issue, and the quantity requested exceeds the available stock or units.
  During batch or serial number assignment, if all units of a batch or serial number have been allocated.
  In production or order processing, if the material quantity has already been fully consumed or assigned.
  When working with handling units or packaging materials, and all units have been used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Available Stock/Units:
  
  Verify the stock levels for the material in the relevant plant/storage location.
  Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 to check stock availability.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Assignments:
  
  Confirm that the units of measure being used are correct and consistent.
  Check if the material master data has the correct base unit and alternative units defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Quantities:
  
  Reduce the quantity you are trying to assign or use to match the available units.
  If the quantity is correct, check if there are any open reservations or allocations that consume the units.
  
  
  
  Check Batch/Serial Number Assignments:
  
  If batch or serial numbers are involved, verify that all units have not been fully assigned.
  Use transaction MSC3N (Display Batch) or IQ03 (Display Serial Number) to check batch/serial status.
  
  
  
  Investigate Open Reservations or Deliveries:
  
  Use MB25 to check reservations.
  Check if there are open deliveries or production orders consuming the material.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master (MM03) to ensure units of measure and stock data are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Documents:
  
  Review the document flow or material documents to identify where units have been consumed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W+6 (Material Management related messages)
  Transaction Codes: MIGO, MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, VL01N, VL02N, MM02, MMBE
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to this message.
  Customization: Sometimes, this message can be triggered due to custom validations or user exits in the system.
  
  
  Summary:
  The message "All units for material & have already been used" indicates that the system has detected no remaining units available for the material in the current process. The resolution involves verifying stock, unit assignments, batch/serial number usage, and adjusting quantities or allocations accordingly.
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider involving your SAP MM or WM consultant to analyze the specific business process and system configuration.