How To Fix 9J729 - You cannot change inventory management type until after location setup

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 729

• Message text: You cannot change inventory management type until after location setup

What causes this issue?

You want to change the inventory management type. Until now, <ZH>not
chronological, with missing parts/shortfall quantity</> has been
defined. However, data records still exist in the temporary stock table
J_3GTBEST for the key to be changed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You cannot change the indicator until the <ZH>location setup</> has been
performed and therefore no more records are in the temporary stock table
J_3GTBEST for the key.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J729 - You cannot change inventory management type until after location setup ?

  The SAP error message 9J729, "You cannot change inventory management type until after location setup," typically occurs when you attempt to change the inventory management type for a location that has not been fully set up in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of warehouse management or inventory management processes.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Location Setup: The location (warehouse or storage location) you are trying to modify has not been completely configured in the system. This could mean that certain required fields or settings have not been defined.
  System Configuration: The system may require specific configurations to be in place before allowing changes to the inventory management type.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other settings or configurations that need to be addressed before the inventory management type can be changed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Complete Location Setup:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the location are completed. This includes defining the storage type, storage section, and any other relevant parameters.
  Check if the location is assigned to the correct warehouse and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the inventory management type you want to change to is compatible with the current setup.
  Make sure that the location is properly defined in the system and that all prerequisites for changing the inventory management type are met.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to inventory management and location setup to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the inventory management type. Sometimes, restrictions can be due to user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you have verified that the location is set up correctly and you still encounter the error, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), MM01 (for material master), and LX01 (for warehouse management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to inventory management and warehouse setup in SAP to better understand the processes involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully change the inventory management type for the specified location.