How To Fix L4167 - Storage location & is lean WM. No inventory provided for in WM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L4 - LVS inventory

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Storage location & is lean WM. No inventory provided for in WM

What causes this issue?

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

How to fix this error?

You can only carry out WM inventory in storage locations and
<GL:storage_type>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 L4167 - Storage location & is lean WM. No inventory provided for in WM ?

  The SAP error message L4167 indicates that there is an issue related to the storage location in the Warehouse Management (WM) module. Specifically, the message states that the storage location is configured as "lean WM" and that there is no inventory provided for the warehouse management (WM) process.
  Cause:
  
  Lean WM Configuration: The storage location is set up for lean WM, which means it is designed to work with a simplified version of warehouse management. In this configuration, certain functionalities may be limited compared to full WM.
  No Inventory: The error suggests that there is no stock available in the specified storage location for the material you are trying to process. This could be due to:
  
  The material not being available in the storage location.
  The stock being reserved or allocated elsewhere.
  Incorrect stock type or status (e.g., blocked stock).
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data or the storage location master data that prevent the system from recognizing available inventory.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inventory: Verify that there is stock available in the specified storage location. You can do this by using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock levels for the material in the relevant storage location.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the storage location is correctly configured for lean WM. Check the settings in the Warehouse Management view of the material master and the storage location master.
  Stock Movement: If there is no stock available, you may need to perform stock movements to bring inventory into the storage location. This could involve goods receipts, stock transfers, or other inventory management activities.
  Check Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up, including the relevant views for WM and inventory management.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to lean WM and inventory management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  LX02: Warehouse Stock Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error L4167 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage inventory in the specified storage location.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.