M7181 - On the &, only & & available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 181

• Message text: On the &, only & & available

What causes this issue?

When the system carried out the dynamic availability check, it
determined that not the total quantity will be available on the
requirement date.

System Response

Depending on how the system is set, this message is either a warning or
an error message.

How to fix this error?

If this message is a warning, you are able to post the document.
However, please note that you may cause a backlog.
If this message is an error message, you have to reduce the available
quantity in order to be able to post the document.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7181 - On the &, only & & available ?

  The SAP error message M7181 typically indicates that there is an issue with the availability of stock for a particular material in a specific plant or storage location. The message usually reads something like: "On the , only   available." This error occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction (such as a goods movement, sales order, or production order) that requires more stock than is currently available.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that the quantity of the material requested exceeds the available stock in the specified plant or storage location.
  Stock in Different Locations: The required stock might be available in a different storage location or plant, but not in the one specified in the transaction.
  Stock Type: The stock might be in a non-available status (e.g., blocked stock, quality inspection stock) and cannot be used for the transaction.
  Reservation Issues: There may be existing reservations or allocations that are consuming the available stock.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the available stock for the material in the relevant plant and storage location.
  Adjust Requirements: If possible, adjust the quantity being requested to match the available stock.
  Transfer Stock: If stock is available in another location, consider transferring it to the required location using a stock transfer process.
  Review Reservations: Check for any existing reservations or allocations that may be affecting stock availability. You can use transaction code MB22 to view and manage reservations.
  Stock Management: Ensure that stock is properly managed and that any stock in blocked or quality inspection status is released if it is fit for use.
  Consult with Inventory Management: If the issue persists, consult with your inventory management team to investigate further and resolve any discrepancies in stock levels.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE (Stock Overview), MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and MB22 (Change Reservation).
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, including stock types and availability settings.
  User Authorizations: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage stock levels and reservations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M7181 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.