How To Fix LT178 - Stock determination rule cannot be copied


LT178 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 178

  • Message text: Stock determination rule cannot be copied

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  • What causes this issue?

    Stock determination rules can only be copied for goods issue movement
    types.

    System Response

    In the movement type definition of this movement type, control
    indicator "Set goods receipt data in quant" has been set. This
    indicator classifies the WM movement type as a movement type for goods
    receipt functions.
    As a result, no stock determination rule can be copied.

    How to fix this error?

    Assign the stock determination rule to a goods issue movement type.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT178 - Stock determination rule cannot be copied ?
    The SAP error message LT178, which states "Stock determination rule cannot be copied," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and stock determination processes. This error can arise during various operations, such as when trying to create or modify stock transfer orders, or when performing stock determination in the warehouse.
    Causes of LT178
    
    
    Missing Stock Determination Rule: The stock determination rule you are trying to copy may not exist in the system or may not be properly configured.
    
    
    Inconsistent Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of stock determination rules, such as missing or incorrect settings in the relevant customizing tables.
    
    
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or copy the stock determination rule.
    
    
    Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as missing master data (e.g., material master, storage location) that is required for the stock determination rule.
    
    
    System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or

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