How To Fix HUGENERAL329 - Not possible to post central and decentral stock simultaneously

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 329

• Message text: Not possible to post central and decentral stock simultaneously

What causes this issue?

This posting affects both storage locations that are managed by
inventory management in this system and storage locations that are
maintained in another system. One posting can only post stock from one
of the systems.

System Response

Stock changes are not made.

How to fix this error?

Change only those HUs whose stock is maintained by the same system in
one transaction.

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 HUGENERAL329 - Not possible to post central and decentral stock simultaneously ?

  The SAP error message HUGENERAL329 indicates that there is an issue with trying to post both central and decentralized stock simultaneously in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where inventory management is set up in a way that does not allow for simultaneous postings to both types of stock.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system is configured to handle stock in either a central or decentralized manner, but not both at the same time. This can happen if the settings in the material master or the inventory management configuration do not align with the intended stock posting.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may not support simultaneous postings to both stock types. For example, certain movements or transactions may be restricted to either central or decentralized stock.
  Stock Type Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that prevent the posting of stock to both central and decentralized locations due to business rules or system settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for inventory management. Ensure that the settings for central and decentralized stock are correctly defined and that they align with your business processes.
  Verify the material master data to ensure that the stock type settings are appropriate for the materials being posted.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction:
  
  If the transaction you are trying to execute does not support simultaneous postings, consider breaking it down into separate transactions for central and decentralized stock.
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction codes and processes for the type of stock you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling stock postings. This may provide insights into the limitations and requirements for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to post to both central and decentralized stock if applicable.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIGO (Goods Movement) and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to understand how they handle stock postings.
  Material Master: Review the material master records for the affected materials to ensure that the stock types are correctly defined.
  Inventory Management Configuration: Look into the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under the Inventory Management section to ensure proper setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.