How To Fix LC238 - No statistics-relevant stock movements for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LC - Logistics Controlling

• Message number: 238

• Message text: No statistics-relevant stock movements for &

What causes this issue?

The analysis includes only stock movements whose movement type is
classified as statistically relevant in table 156.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LC238 - No statistics-relevant stock movements for & ?

  The SAP error message LC238 "No statistics-relevant stock movements for &" typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics. This message indicates that there are no stock movements that are relevant for statistical purposes for the specified material or storage location.
  Cause:
  
  No Stock Movements: The most common cause is that there have been no stock movements (goods receipts, goods issues, transfers, etc.) for the specified material or storage location during the period in question.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may not match any existing stock movements.
  Data Not Updated: The statistics for the material may not have been updated due to a lack of processing or a delay in data synchronization.
  Material Master Settings: The material master settings may not be configured to track statistics for the specific material.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Movements: Verify if there are any stock movements for the specified material and storage location. You can do this by checking the material document or stock overview.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in the report or transaction are correct. This includes checking the date range and other filters.
  Update Statistics: If there are stock movements but statistics are not updated, you may need to run the relevant report or transaction to update the statistics manually.
  Review Material Master: Check the material master settings to ensure that the material is set up to track statistics. You can do this by navigating to the material master record and reviewing the relevant views.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction or report you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like MB51 (Material Document List) or MMBE (Stock Overview) to investigate stock movements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view stock movements and statistics for the material in question.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in inventory management.