How To Fix 61156 - Incorrect inventory management in the sales order (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Incorrect inventory management in the sales order (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61156 - Incorrect inventory management in the sales order (&1) ?

  The SAP error message 61156, which states "Incorrect inventory management in the sales order (&1)," typically indicates an issue related to the inventory management settings or the configuration of the sales order in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material in the sales order may have incorrect settings in the material master, particularly in the inventory management views.
  Sales Order Configuration: The sales order may not be configured correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how inventory is managed.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not be compatible with the sales order requirements.
  Delivery and Availability Check Settings: The settings for delivery and availability checks may not align with the inventory management processes.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with batch determination or availability of the required batch.
  Customizations or User Exits: Custom code or user exits may be affecting the standard behavior of inventory management in sales orders.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the item in the sales order. Ensure that the inventory management views are correctly set up.
  Review Sales Order Configuration: Verify the configuration of the sales order type and ensure that it aligns with the inventory management settings.
  Stock Type Verification: Check the stock type of the materials involved in the sales order. Ensure that there is sufficient stock in the correct type to fulfill the order.
  Adjust Availability Check Settings: Review the availability check settings in the sales order and ensure they are configured correctly to reflect the inventory management process.
  Batch Management Review: If applicable, check the batch management settings and ensure that the required batches are available and correctly assigned.
  Debug Custom Code: If there are customizations or user exits, review the code to identify any potential issues that may be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), VA03 (Display Sales Order), and MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to inventory management and sales order processing for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 61156 in your SAP system.