06639 - Please use a stock transfer document type in this case

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 639

• Message text: Please use a stock transfer document type in this case

What causes this issue?

You wish to create a purchase order or a scheduling agreement for a
supplier to whom a supplying plant has been assigned. This corresponds
to a stock transport order for a cross-company-code stock transfer, for
whose items shipping data will be determined, deliveries and billing
documents will be generated and, finally, incoming invoices will be
posted (in the standard system, this corresponds to order type NB).
This transaction must involve more than one company code. However, with
the data entered this is not the case: the supplying plant that is
assigned to the supplier belongs to the same company code as the
purchasing organization entered.

System Response

This function cannot be performed as things stand.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to order from this supplying plant, please use a stock
transfer document type (in the standard system, UB). Such a transaction
need not be a cross-company-code transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06639 - Please use a stock transfer document type in this case ?

  The SAP error message 06639, which states "Please use a stock transfer document type in this case," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a stock transfer or movement that is not using the appropriate document type for stock transfers. This error is often encountered in the context of inventory management and logistics.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The most common cause of this error is that the document type being used for the stock transfer is not configured to handle stock transfers. SAP requires specific document types for different types of inventory movements.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the document type you are trying to use for the stock transfer.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction you are attempting to execute may not align with the document type you are using.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use the Correct Document Type: Ensure that you are using a document type that is specifically designated for stock transfers. Common document types for stock transfers include:
  
  UB: Stock Transfer (Transfer Posting)
  ZB: Stock Transfer (Special Stock)
  ZL: Stock Transfer (Transfer Posting with Delivery)
  
  You can check the document type in the transaction you are using (e.g., MB1B, MIGO) and ensure it is set to one of the appropriate types.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are unsure about the document types available, you can check the configuration in the SAP system:
  
  Go to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Transfer Order > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the document types are correctly set up for stock transfers.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team: If you are not able to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that the system is configured correctly and that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the stock transfer.
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to perform stock transfers with the specified document type.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to stock transfers include:
  
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to stock transfers and document types.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on stock transfer processes and document types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 06639 and successfully perform the stock transfer in SAP.