How To Fix W5047 - Please check availability data

W5047 - Overview

• 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