How To Fix M7440 - You cannot change storage location from &1 to &2 using transaction &3

M7440 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 440

• Message text: You cannot change storage location from &1 to &2 using transaction &3

What causes this issue?

The change you want to make affects the change
from a HU-managed to a WM-managed storage location, or
from a HU- and WM-managed to a WM-managed storage location.
This function is not offered by the older transaction that you are
using.

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?

Use the transaction
<DS:TRAN.MIGO>MIGO</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7440 - You cannot change storage location from &1 to &2 using transaction &3 ?

  The SAP error message M7440 indicates that you are trying to change the storage location of a material in a way that is not allowed by the system. This typically occurs when you attempt to change the storage location of a material that is subject to certain restrictions or conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents changes to its storage location.
  Stock Type: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not allow for the change.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction you are using may not support changing the storage location for the specific material or stock type.
  Open Purchase Orders or Reservations: There may be open purchase orders, reservations, or other transactions that are linked to the material in the original storage location.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, there may be restrictions on moving batches between storage locations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material and ensure