How To Fix M7290 - Specified special stock does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Specified special stock does not exist

What causes this issue?

A material could not be found under the selection criteria specified.

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?

Check your selection parameters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7290 - Specified special stock does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M7290, which states "Specified special stock does not exist," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an operation related to special stock (such as consignment stock, project stock, or returnable packaging) that the system cannot find in the database. This can happen in various transactions, such as goods movements, inventory management, or stock transfers.
  Causes of Error M7290
  
  
  Incorrect Stock Type: The specified stock type may not exist in the system. This can happen if the stock was never created or has been deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may not correspond to any existing special stock.
  
  
  Incorrect Plant or Storage Location: The plant or storage location specified may not have the special stock available.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries in the stock tables.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified special stock.
  
  
  Solutions to Error M7290
  
  
  Verify Stock Type: Check if the special stock type you are trying to access is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant stock overview transactions.
  
  
  Check Material Number: Ensure that the material number you are using is correct and that it is associated with the special stock you are trying to access.
  
  
  Validate Plant and Storage Location: Confirm that the plant and storage location are correct and that they have the special stock available.
  
  
  Review Stock Overview: Use transaction codes like MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) or MMBE (Stock Overview) to check if the special stock exists for the specified material.
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency: If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the database is in a healthy state.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the special stock. If not, contact your SAP security team to get the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to special stock management for additional insights.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Special Stock Types: Understand the different types of special stock in SAP, such as consignment stock, project stock, and returnable packaging, as they have specific handling and management processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for stock management, such as MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, and MIGO.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error M7290 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.