How To Fix L4251 - Clearing differences not possible for storage tye &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L4 - LVS inventory

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Clearing differences not possible for storage tye &

What causes this issue?

In Customizing, it has been set that clearing differences is not allowed
for this storage type in inventory management.
This is in order to avoid stocks being changed into storage types
accidentally, as these have not been scheduled.

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?

Select another storage type. In the standard delivery, the storage type
'999' is scheduled for clearing differences in inventory management. If,
however, you wish to clear from this storage type, you can do so by
changing Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you wish to clear the differences from this storage type, choose the
action <ZH>Disallow clearing storage types</> in Customizing, under the
activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMLOMLL>Clear differences</>, and remove
the indicator <DS:DE.T331_NODIF>No differences</> for this storage type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L4251 - Clearing differences not possible for storage tye & ?

  The SAP error message L4251, which states "Clearing differences not possible for storage type &," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and warehouse management processes. This error indicates that there are discrepancies or issues preventing the clearing of differences for a specific storage type in the warehouse.
  Causes:
  
  Stock Differences: There may be stock differences between the physical inventory and the system records, which need to be resolved before clearing can occur.
  Open Inventory Documents: There might be open inventory documents or transactions that are preventing the clearing process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The storage type may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to issues with clearing.
  Blocked Stock: If there is blocked stock in the storage type, it may prevent clearing differences.
  Movement Types: Certain movement types may not allow for clearing differences, depending on the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels in the system against the physical inventory. Use transaction codes like MMBE to check stock status.
  Resolve Differences: If there are discrepancies, perform a stock adjustment or reconciliation to align the physical stock with the system records.
  Review Open Documents: Check for any open inventory documents or transactions that may be preventing the clearing process. Use transaction codes like LI21 to check for open inventory documents.
  Configuration Review: Ensure that the storage type is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the Warehouse Management (WM) module.
  Clear Blocked Stock: If there is blocked stock, consider unblocking it if appropriate, or address the reasons for the blockage.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to the storage type in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, LI21, LX02, and LX03 for inventory management and warehouse management tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in the system.
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant transaction logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.