How To Fix CZ274 - Material stock still exists for storage location &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 274

• Message text: Material stock still exists for storage location &

What causes this issue?

You want to delete Storage Location &V1&. In the material master
warehouse/batch segment there is still unreorganized data concerning
this storage location in combination with at least one plant.

System Response

The system will not let Storage Location &V1& be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Before you delete Storage Location &V1&, carry out a material master
reorganization. The storage location can then be deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ274 - Material stock still exists for storage location & ?

  The SAP error message CZ274 indicates that there is still stock available in a specific storage location for a material, which is preventing certain operations from being completed. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform actions such as deleting a material, changing its status, or performing a transfer that requires the stock to be cleared first.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Stock: The primary cause of this error is that there is still stock of the material in the specified storage location. This could be due to unprocessed goods receipts, stock transfers, or inventory that has not been cleared.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions related to the material, such as open purchase orders, sales orders, or production orders that reference the stock.
  Stock Types: The stock could be in different types (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CZ274 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock levels of the material in the specified storage location. This will help you identify how much stock is present and in what status.
  
  
  
  Clear Stock:
  
  If there is stock present, you will need to either sell, transfer, or consume the stock. Depending on your business process, you may need to:
  
  Perform a goods issue to remove stock.
  Transfer stock to another storage location.
  Perform a stock adjustment if the stock is incorrect.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Open Transactions:
  
  Check for any open purchase orders, sales orders, or production orders that may be referencing the material. You can use transaction codes like ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number) or VA05 (List of Sales Orders) to find related documents.
  If there are open transactions, you may need to close or adjust them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Types:
  
  If the stock is in a special stock type (e.g., quality inspection, blocked), you may need to process it accordingly. For example, you can move stock from quality inspection to unrestricted stock.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your inventory management or materials management team to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1A: Goods Issue
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Movements
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on stock management and handling materials.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform stock movements or adjustments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CZ274 error and proceed with your intended operations in SAP.