How To Fix COWIPB173 - Special stock indicator &1 not defined here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Special stock indicator &1 not defined here

What causes this issue?

You wish to poste a goods receipt for a WIP batch and have entered the
special stock indicator &1.

System Response

The system allows only sales order or project stocks (special stock
indicator E or Q) as special stocks, provided that such an assignment
exists in the order.

How to fix this error?

Remove the special stock indicator or enter an allowed special stock
indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB173 - Special stock indicator &1 not defined here ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB173 indicates that a special stock indicator (such as consignment, project stock, or others) is not defined in the context where it is being used. This error typically occurs in inventory management or when dealing with special stock types in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Special Stock Indicator: The special stock indicator you are trying to use is not defined in the system for the specific transaction or context.
  Configuration Issues: The special stock indicator may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not have the necessary settings for the special stock indicator.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special Stock Indicator: Verify that the special stock indicator you are using is valid and defined in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant modules (e.g., Inventory Management, Material Management).
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for special stock indicators (e.g., Inventory Management > Special Stocks > Define Special Stock Indicators).
  Ensure that the special stock indicator is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the material in question (Transaction MM03).
  Ensure that the special stock indicator is correctly assigned in the relevant views (e.g., Plant Data/Storage, Sales Org Data).
  
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the special stock indicator.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing), or MB1A (Goods Movement) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the problem continues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.