How To Fix LT157 - Difference to source bin only if source sub-item was activated

LT157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Difference to source bin only if source sub-item was activated

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to activate the indicator "Diff.to source bin"
without entering an item number in the "Source item" field. If
differences in
<DS:DE.LVS_D0001>source_storage_bins items</> are to be taken into
consideration, the source items from the transfer orders must also be
transmitted to the SAP S/4HANA System.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT157 - Difference to source bin only if source sub-item was activated ?

  The SAP error message LT157, which states "Difference to source bin only if source sub-item was activated," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling. This error is related to the handling of stock differences during transfer postings or stock movements in the warehouse.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to process a stock transfer or movement that involves a source bin where the sub-item functionality is not activated. In SAP Warehouse Management (WM), sub-items allow for more granular control of stock within a bin. If the source bin is configured to use sub-items, but the sub-item functionality is not activated for the specific stock item or movement, the system will generate this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LT157 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sub-item Activation:
  
  Verify if the source bin is configured to use sub-items. You can do this by checking the bin configuration in the