How To Fix /ISDFPS/MCHG_WD005 - Storage location &1 has stock and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MCHG_WD -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Storage location &1 has stock and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MCHG_WD005 - Storage location &1 has stock and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MCHG_WD005 indicates that a specific storage location (denoted by &1) has stock available, and therefore, it cannot be deleted. This is a common issue in SAP when trying to delete a storage location that still has inventory associated with it.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the storage location you are trying to delete still contains stock. SAP prevents the deletion of storage locations that have stock to maintain data integrity and ensure that inventory records are accurate.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the storage location is empty before attempting to delete it. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock levels in the storage location. This will show you the quantity of stock available.
  
  
  
  Transfer or Remove Stock:
  
  If there is stock in the storage location, you will need to either transfer it to another location or remove it. You can do this using:
  
  Transfer Posting: Use transaction code MB1B or MIGO to perform a transfer posting to move stock to another storage location.
  Goods Issue: If the stock is no longer needed, you can perform a goods issue to remove it from inventory.
  
  
  
  
  
  Delete the Storage Location:
  
  Once the storage location is empty, you can proceed to delete it using transaction code OX09 (for deleting storage locations).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  OX09: Maintain Storage Locations
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform stock movements and delete storage locations.
  
  
  Data Integrity: Always ensure that any changes made to inventory and storage locations are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the storage location once it is empty.