How To Fix CNV_DMC_SIN174 - Special Stock Indicator '&1' for material '&2' not valid for vendor '&3'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Special Stock Indicator '&1' for material '&2' not valid for vendor '&3'

What causes this issue?

When you enter a vendor you also have to enter a valid special stock
indicator.

System Response

The migration supports the following special stock indicator for partner
vendor:
'K',,-,,Vendor Consignment

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN174 - Special Stock Indicator '&1' for material '&2' not valid for vendor '&3' ?

  The SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN174 indicates that there is an issue with the special stock indicator for a specific material and vendor combination. This error typically arises during data migration or when performing certain transactions in SAP, particularly in the context of special stock management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The special stock indicator specified (represented by '&1') is not valid for the material (represented by '&2') in the context of the vendor (represented by '&3').
  The material may not be set up correctly in the system for the specified special stock indicator.
  The vendor may not have the necessary configurations or authorizations to handle the specified special stock type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material in question and verify the special stock indicators assigned to it.
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly for the special stock type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Review the vendor master data to ensure that the vendor is authorized to handle the specified special stock indicator.
  Check if the vendor has any specific settings or restrictions related to special stock.
  
  
  
  Review Special Stock Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the special stock indicator is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Verify that the special stock indicator is valid for the combination of material and vendor.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the special stock indicators and their valid combinations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any necessary changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Stock Indicators: These are used in SAP to manage stock that is not owned by the company but is still in its possession (e.g., consignment stock, stock in transit).
  Material Master Data: This is a central repository of information related to materials, including purchasing, sales, and inventory management data.
  Vendor Master Data: This contains information about vendors, including their payment terms, contact information, and purchasing data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.