How To Fix W5047 - Please check availability data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Please check availability data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5047 - Please check availability data ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W5047 - Please check availability data
  
  Cause:
  The warning message W5047 typically appears during sales order processing or delivery creation when the system detects an issue related to the availability check of the requested material. This message indicates that the system cannot confirm the availability of the requested quantity of the material at the requested date or location.
  Common causes include:
  
  Insufficient stock or planned receipts to cover the requested quantity.
  Incorrect or missing availability check settings in the material master or sales document.
  Problems with the ATP (Available-to-Promise) check, such as missing or incorrect checking rules.
  Issues with the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) or stock data not being updated.
  The requested delivery date is earlier than the confirmed availability date.
  The plant or storage location does not have sufficient stock or planned receipts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W5047 message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stock and Planned Receipts:
  
  Use transaction MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to verify current stock, planned receipts, and requirements for the material.
  Confirm if there is sufficient stock or planned procurement to fulfill the order.
  
  
  
  Review Availability Check Settings:
  
  Check the material master (MM03) under the MRP 3 and MRP 4 views for correct availability check indicator.
  Verify the sales document type and item category settings for availability check (transaction OVZ9 or VOV7).
  
  
  
  Check ATP Check Configuration:
  
  Review the checking group and checking rule assigned to the material and sales document.
  Ensure that the ATP check is properly configured in transaction OVZ9.
  
  
  
  Adjust Delivery Date or Quantity:
  
  If the requested delivery date is too early, negotiate a later delivery date with the customer.
  Reduce the order quantity to match available stock.
  
  
  
  Update Stock and Planning Data:
  
  Run MRP (MD01) to update planned orders and procurement proposals.
  Ensure goods receipts and production orders are posted correctly.
  
  
  
  Use Availability Overview:
  
  Use transaction CO09 (Availability Overview) to get detailed information about stock, receipts, and requirements for the material.
  
  
  
  Check for Stock in Other Locations:
  
  If stock is insufficient in the requested plant or storage location, check if stock is available elsewhere and consider stock transfer.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MD04 - Stock/Requirements List
  CO09 - Availability Overview
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  OVZ9 - Availability Check: Checking Groups
  VOV7 - Sales Document Item Categories
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note related to ATP and availability check configuration.
  SAP Help Portal documentation on ATP and availability check.
  
  
  
  Key Concepts:
  
  ATP (Available-to-Promise): The process SAP uses to check if requested quantities can be delivered on requested dates.
  Availability Check Indicator: Controls whether and how availability is checked for a material.
  Checking Group and Checking Rule: Define the logic and scope of the availability check.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  W5047 - Please check availability data is a warning indicating that the system cannot confirm availability for the requested material quantity and date. The resolution involves verifying stock and planned receipts, reviewing availability check settings, adjusting delivery dates or quantities, and ensuring MRP and stock data are up to date.
  If the issue persists after these checks, further investigation into custom availability check logic or consulting SAP support may be necessary.