How To Fix /CWM/MM043 - No physical inventory allowed here for stock type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CWM/MM -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: No physical inventory allowed here for stock type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CWM/MM043 - No physical inventory allowed here for stock type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /CWM/MM043 No physical inventory allowed here for stock type &1 typically occurs in the context of inventory management when you attempt to perform a physical inventory count for a stock type that is not allowed in the current configuration or context.
  Cause:
  
  Stock Type Restrictions: The stock type you are trying to perform a physical inventory for (indicated by &1 in the error message) is not configured to allow physical inventory counts. Common stock types include unrestricted stock, quality inspection stock, blocked stock, etc.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings or configuration may not permit physical inventory for certain stock types. This is often defined in the inventory management settings.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are using may not support physical inventory for the specified stock type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Stock Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Inventory Management > Physical Inventory > Define Physical Inventory Procedures.
  Ensure that the stock type you are trying to count is allowed for physical inventory.
  
  
  
  Review Physical Inventory Document:
  
  Check if the physical inventory document you are working with is correctly set up and if it includes the stock type in question.
  Ensure that the document is not in a status that prevents further processing.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Stock Type:
  
  If the stock type is not allowed for physical inventory, consider using a different stock type that is permitted.
  If you need to count that specific stock type, you may need to adjust your inventory management processes or configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more details on physical inventory processes and stock type configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MI01: Create Physical Inventory Document
  MI02: Change Physical Inventory Document
  MI03: Display Physical Inventory Document
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the action has the necessary authorizations to conduct physical inventory for the specified stock type.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.