M7625 - Stock population could not be formed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 625

• Message text: Stock population could not be formed

What causes this issue?

No stock management units exist for the stock management levels
allocated to this inventory sampling.

How to fix this error?

Check which stock levels are allocated to this inventory sampling.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7625 - Stock population could not be formed ?

  The SAP error message M7625, "Stock population could not be formed," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material movements. This error indicates that the system was unable to create a stock population for a particular material or transaction. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or missing essential information, such as valuation class, storage location, or stock type.
  Incorrect Configuration: Issues in the configuration of the material management module, such as incorrect settings in the movement types or stock types.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not be properly defined or may not allow for the transaction being attempted.
  Inventory Management Settings: Settings related to inventory management, such as the stock determination procedure, may not be correctly configured.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the transaction may not be set up correctly in the system.
  System Bugs or Limitations: Occasionally, there may be bugs or limitations in the SAP version being used that could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. Verify that all necessary fields are filled out, especially in the accounting and inventory views.
  Review Movement Types: Check the configuration of the movement types being used. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that they allow for the type of stock movement you are trying to perform.
  Validate Stock Types: Make sure that the stock types involved in the transaction are correctly defined and that the stock population can be formed from the available stock.
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) for inventory management and ensure that they align with your business processes.
  Analyze Transaction Logs: Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for detailed error logs that can provide more context about why the stock population could not be formed.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Testing in a Sandbox Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a sandbox environment to test different configurations or data setups without affecting the production system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE (Stock Overview), MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), and MB1B (Transfer Posting) to help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed explanations of inventory management processes and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP MM (Materials Management) for further assistance.