How To Fix L1426 - No central inventory management possible since whse number &1 decentral

L1426 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L1 - Message handling for WM master data

• Message number: 426

• Message text: No central inventory management possible since whse number &1 decentral

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to switch on central Inventory Management (link to a
central SAP S/4HANA system) for a storage location. This is not possible
because decentralized Warehouse Management is active for the warehouse
number that is assigned to this storage location.

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 wish to switch on central Inventory Management, you must first
deactivate decentralized Warehouse Management for the warehouse number
assigned.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L1426 - No central inventory management possible since whse number &1 decentral ?

  The SAP error message L1426, which states "No central inventory management possible since warehouse number &1 decentral," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and warehouse management in SAP systems. This error indicates that the warehouse number specified is set up as a decentralized warehouse, which means that it cannot be managed centrally.
  
  Cause:
  
  Decentralized Warehouse Configuration: The warehouse number in question is configured as a decentralized warehouse in the system. This means that it operates independently and does not allow for central inventory management processes.
  System Settings: The settings in the SAP system may not be aligned with the intended inventory management strategy. If the organization is trying to perform central inventory management operations on a decentralized warehouse, this error will occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the warehouse number in question. You can do this through the transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant settings under Logistics