How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS047 - Target stock must be less than or equal to the maximum stock level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS - Message for Errors in Material Screens

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Target stock must be less than or equal to the maximum stock level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS047 - Target stock must be less than or equal to the maximum stock level ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS047:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS047
  
  Text: Target stock must be less than or equal to the maximum stock level.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to set or maintain the Target Stock (also known as reorder point or safety stock) for an article (material) to a value that exceeds the Maximum Stock Level defined for that article in the system.
  
  In SAP Inventory Management or Warehouse Management, the Target Stock is the desired inventory level to be maintained.
  The Maximum Stock Level is the upper limit of stock quantity allowed for the material.
  The system enforces that the target stock cannot be greater than the maximum stock level to avoid overstocking and potential inventory management issues.
  
  
  Where it typically occurs:
  
  When maintaining material master data (e.g., MRP parameters in transaction MM02).
  When setting or adjusting stock levels in warehouse management or inventory planning screens.
  During configuration or data entry in custom screens or user exits related to stock control.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the values entered:
  
  Verify the Target Stock value.
  Verify the Maximum Stock Level value.
  
  
  
  Adjust the values accordingly:
  
  Ensure that the Target Stock is less than or equal to the Maximum Stock Level.
  If the target stock needs to be higher, increase the maximum stock level accordingly.
  
  
  
  Update the material master or relevant configuration:
  
  Use transaction MM02 (Change Material) to update MRP parameters.
  Navigate to the relevant MRP or warehouse management views.
  Adjust the Maximum Stock Level (field: Maximum Stock Level or similar) to a value equal or greater than the target stock.
  
  
  
  Save the changes and re-try the operation.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This validation is a standard control to maintain logical consistency in inventory parameters.
  If you are using custom screens or enhancements, check if there is additional validation logic enforcing this rule.
  In some cases, the maximum stock level might be set by business rules or system configuration, so coordinate with inventory planners or system administrators if you need to change these limits.
  If the error occurs during a batch or mass update, review the data file or input source for incorrect values.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Parameter
  Description
  Constraint
  
  
  
  
  Target Stock
  Desired inventory level
  Must be = Maximum Stock Level
  
  
  Maximum Stock Level
  Upper limit of stock quantity
  Must be = Target Stock
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact fields or transactions involved, please provide more context about where and how you encountered this error.
  
  References:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Material Master and MRP parameters
  SAP Notes related to stock level validations
  Standard SAP Inventory Management documentation
  
  
  Let me know if you need assistance with specific transactions or further troubleshooting!