How To Fix /ACCGO/INV_UPDATE171 - For plant: &1, storage location: &2, material: &3, reference material: &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/INV_UPDATE -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: For plant: &1, storage location: &2, material: &3, reference material: &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/INV_UPDATE171 - For plant: &1, storage location: &2, material: &3, reference material: &4 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/INV_UPDATE171 typically relates to issues with inventory management, particularly during the process of updating inventory records. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory counts, or when trying to post inventory changes.
  Cause:
  The error message /ACCGO/INV_UPDATE171 generally indicates that there is a problem with the inventory update for a specific plant, storage location, and material. Common causes include:
  
  Material Master Issues: The material may not be properly set up in the system, or there may be inconsistencies in the material master data.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not allow the operation you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the inventory management settings or in the related modules (like MM or WM).
  Reference Material Issues: If the operation involves a reference material, there may be issues with that material's configuration or status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material (and reference material, if applicable) is correctly set up in the system.
  Ensure that the material is active and has the necessary views maintained (e.g., basic data, purchasing, sales, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Stock Types:
  
  Check the stock type of the material in the specified plant and storage location. Ensure that the stock type allows for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Analyze Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Inventory Management module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Check for any recent changes in configuration that might have affected inventory updates.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the operation has the necessary authorizations to update inventory records.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Messages:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If possible, try to replicate the issue in a test environment to better understand the conditions under which the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand), or MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to investigate the material and stock situation.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.