How To Fix COWIPB175 - Goods receipt in storage location &1 plant &2 not possible

COWIPB175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Goods receipt in storage location &1 plant &2 not possible

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a storage location that is unsuitable for a goods
receipt involving a WIP batch. These include handling unit storage
locations or storage locations assigned to an external warehouse
management system.

System Response

The system reacts with an error message.

How to fix this error?

Enter a storage location that is neither subject to an HU requirement
nor assigned to an external warehouse management system (such as EWM).

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.

COWIPB175 - Details

• The SAP error message COWIPB175 indicates that a goods receipt cannot be processed for a specific storage location and plant. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management and can be caused by several factors. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Storage Location Issues: The specified storage location may not be set up correctly in the system or may not exist.
  Plant Configuration: The plant associated with the storage location may not be configured properly or may not be active.
  Stock Type Restrictions: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not allow for goods receipts.
  Material Master Data: The material may not be set up for the specified storage location or plant in the material master.
  Inventory Management Settings: There may be settings in inventory management that restrict goods receipts for certain storage locations or plants.
  Stock Availability: There may be insufficient stock available in the specified