How To Fix CNV_DMC_SIN170 - Special Stock Indicator '&1' not allowed, supported are 'K' and 'V'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_SIN - Messages for s-innovations migration

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Special Stock Indicator '&1' not allowed, supported are 'K' and 'V'

What causes this issue?

Not all Special Stock Indicators are supported.

System Response

The migration supports the following special stock indicators:
'K',,-,,Vendor Consignment
'V',,-,,Ret. packaging with customer,,

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN170 - Special Stock Indicator '&1' not allowed, supported are 'K' and 'V' ?

  The SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN170 indicates that there is an issue with the special stock indicator being used in a transaction or data migration process. The message specifies that the special stock indicator '&1' is not allowed, and only the indicators 'K' (Consignment stock) and 'V' (Vendor stock) are supported.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of data migration or during the execution of a transaction that involves special stock handling. The special stock indicator you are trying to use is not recognized or supported by the system. This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The special stock indicator being used may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, the special stock indicators in the source data may not match the expected values in SAP.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, they may not support the special stock indicators you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Special Stock Indicator: Verify the special stock indicator you are using. Ensure that it is either 'K' or 'V'. If you are using a different indicator, replace it with one of the supported values.
  
  
  Review Data Migration Settings: If this error occurs during data migration, check the mapping of special stock indicators in your migration tool or process. Ensure that the source data is correctly mapped to the supported indicators in SAP.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to special stock handling to ensure you are using the correct indicators and understand their implications.
  
  
  Configuration Check: If you suspect that the configuration might be an issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the special stock indicators are set up correctly in your system.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the process to see where the invalid indicator is being set or passed.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Stock Indicators: In SAP, special stock indicators are used to differentiate between various types of stock that are not owned by the company but are in its possession (e.g., consignment stock, vendor stock).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and MB1C (Other Goods Receipts) to understand how special stock is handled in different scenarios.
  Data Migration Cockpit: If you are using the SAP Data Migration Cockpit, ensure that the templates and mappings are correctly set up to handle special stock indicators.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CNV_DMC_SIN170 error message.