How To Fix L4164 - WM inventory only possible in storage types with bin stocks

L4164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L4 - LVS inventory

• Message number: 164

• Message text: WM inventory only possible in storage types with bin stocks

What causes this issue?

You attempted to take inventory in a <GL:storage_type>storage type</>
in which stock is not managed in <GL:storage_bin>bins</>
(<GL:Lean_WM>Lean WM</> storage type).

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?

You can only carry out WM inventory in storage types that are defined
for managing stock in bins.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L4164 - WM inventory only possible in storage types with bin stocks ?

  The SAP error message L4164 ("WM inventory only possible in storage types with bin stocks") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when you attempt to perform an inventory count in a storage type that does not have any bin stocks associated with it. This error indicates that the system cannot perform inventory operations in the specified storage type because it is not configured to hold stock in bins.
  
  Cause:
  
  Storage Type Configuration: The storage type you are trying to perform the inventory on is not set up to manage bin stocks. This can happen if the storage type is configured as a bulk storage type or if it is a non-binned storage type.
  No Stock in Bins: There may be no stock present in the bins of the specified storage type, which is required for inventory operations.
  Incorrect Inventory Procedure: The inventory procedure being used may not be appropriate for the storage