How To Fix KM210 - Assign material stocks for periodic transfer at the storage loc. level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Assign material stocks for periodic transfer at the storage loc. level

What causes this issue?

The assignment of materials at to a storage location only affects the
period transfer of stocks to Profit Center Accounting. Otherwise you
only need to make the assignment to a profit center at the plant level,
since the plant information is always available.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you only want to assign the materials at the plant level, leave the
field "storage location" empty. If you want to assign them to a storage
location, enter the plant and the storage location.
Be sure to assign all the materials at the plant level as well.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM210 - Assign material stocks for periodic transfer at the storage loc. level ?

  The SAP error message KM210, which states "Assign material stocks for periodic transfer at the storage loc. level," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and stock transfers within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of material stocks for a periodic transfer at the storage location level.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The error usually arises when there is no assignment of material stocks for the specified storage location in the system. This can happen if the stock is not properly defined or if the configuration for the storage location is incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or storage location may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in stock assignment.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as incorrect stock levels or missing entries in the material master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is correctly set up for the relevant storage location. Ensure that the material is defined and that stock levels are maintained.
  Assign Stocks: If stocks are not assigned, you may need to manually assign the material stocks to the storage location. This can typically be done through the inventory management transactions in SAP.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the storage location and ensure that they are correctly defined. This may involve reviewing the settings in the customizing (SPRO) transaction.
  Run Stock Transfer: If applicable, try to run the stock transfer process again after making the necessary adjustments to the material and storage location settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message, as it may provide additional context or steps tailored to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1B (Transfer Posting), MIGO (Goods Movement), and MM02 (Change Material) to manage stock and material data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be patches or updates that address specific issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform stock assignments and transfers, as lack of permissions can also lead to errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth analysis and troubleshooting.