How To Fix M7157 - Stock type & not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Stock type & not supported

What causes this issue?

Quality Management requires that the material is posted to stock
type &V1&. However, Inventory Management only supports the following
stock types:
1 = unrestricted-use stock
2 = stock in quality inspection
3 = blocked stock

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7157 - Stock type & not supported ?

  The SAP error message M7157, which states "Stock type & not supported," typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform an operation on a stock type that is not recognized or not allowed in the current context. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, stock transfers, or when trying to post goods movements.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Stock Type: The stock type being referenced (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked stock) may not be valid for the operation being performed.
  Configuration Issues: The stock type may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be allowed for certain transactions.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may inadvertently lead to this error if they do not handle certain stock types properly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to work with the specified stock type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Type: Verify that the stock type being used in the transaction is valid and supported for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for inventory management and stock types. Ensure that the stock type is properly defined and allowed for the relevant transactions.
  Transaction Context: Ensure that the transaction context (e.g., movement type, document type) is appropriate for the stock type being used.
  User Authorizations: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the specified stock type.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the stock types and their allowed operations.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the error is being triggered and what specific conditions lead to it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: Different movement types in SAP may have specific stock type requirements. Review the movement type configuration to ensure compatibility.
  Stock Type Configuration: The stock types can be configured in the system via transaction codes like OMBT (for stock types) or OMCQ (for stock type determination).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M7157 error and implement a suitable solution.