How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM173 - Warehouse number &1 storage location &2 has stock and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Warehouse number &1 storage location &2 has stock and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM173 - Warehouse number &1 storage location &2 has stock and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM173 indicates that there is stock present in a specific warehouse number and storage location, which prevents the deletion of that storage location. This is a common issue in inventory management within SAP, particularly when trying to delete or modify storage locations that still have stock associated with them.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the storage location you are trying to delete still contains stock. SAP does not allow the deletion of storage locations that have existing inventory to maintain data integrity and prevent loss of stock information.
  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 codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock levels in the specified warehouse number and storage location.
  
  
  Transfer or Remove Stock:
  
  If there is stock present, you can either transfer it to another storage location or perform a stock removal.
  Use transaction codes like MB1B (Transfer Posting) or MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to move or remove the stock.
  
  
  
  Delete Storage Location: Once the storage location is empty, you can proceed to delete it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., OMLS for storage location management).
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions: Ensure there are no open transactions (like open purchase orders or sales orders) that reference the storage location.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  OMLS: Storage Location Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed procedures on managing stock and storage locations.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to perform stock movements and deletions.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the storage location once it is empty.