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

/ACCGO/INV_UPDATE171 - Overview

• 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