How To Fix M7072 - Enter a customer for special stock &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Enter a customer for special stock &

What causes this issue?

You did not enter a customer for the customer-related special
stock &V1&.
You have to specifiy a customer for the following special stocks:
B,,material (to be) provided by the customer
V,,returnable packaging at customer's site
W,,consignment stock at customer's site

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?

Enter a customer number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7072 - Enter a customer for special stock & ?

  The SAP error message M7072 "Enter a customer for special stock" typically occurs in the context of inventory management and special stock handling in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a customer to be specified for a special stock type, such as consignment stock or project stock, but none has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Information: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a customer to be associated with the special stock, but the customer field is either empty or not filled correctly.
  Incorrect Stock Type: The stock type you are trying to process may require customer information, but the system does not recognize it due to incorrect settings or configurations.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction you are using may inherently require customer data for processing special stock.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Customer Information: Ensure that you fill in the customer field in the transaction where the error occurs. This is often required for special stock types.
  Check Stock Type Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the stock type you are working with. Ensure that it is set up to require customer information if that is the intended behavior.
  Review Transaction Settings: If you are using a specific transaction code (like MIGO, MB1A, etc.), check if there are any specific requirements for that transaction regarding customer data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction and stock type to understand the requirements better.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to enter customer data in the context of special stock.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Stock Types: Understand the different types of special stock in SAP, such as consignment stock, project stock, and returnable packaging, and how they relate to customer data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional context or fixes.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a colleague who has experience with inventory management in SAP.
  
  By addressing the missing customer information and ensuring that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, you should be able to resolve the M7072 error.