How To Fix MCBW018 - Transfer structure & cannot be used for initial stock data transfer

MCBW018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCBW - Messages for SAP BW Logistics Extraction

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Transfer structure & cannot be used for initial stock data transfer

What causes this issue?

In order to transfer initial stock data into the SAP BW system, only
certain transfer structures can be used. These have to be appropriately
indicated for the initial stock data transfer.
Furhtermore, only the two transfer structures <ZH>&V2&</> or <ZH>&V3&
</> can be used in this program.
Other structures cannot be used in this program, even if they are
indicated for the initial stock data transfer.

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?

Select one of the possible transfer structures by using the input help.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCBW018 - Transfer structure & cannot be used for initial stock data transfer ?

  The SAP error message MCBW018 indicates that there is an issue with the transfer structure being used for the initial stock data transfer in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error typically arises when the transfer structure is not compatible with the data being transferred or is not properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Transfer Structure: The transfer structure specified for the initial stock transfer may not be defined correctly or may not match the requirements of the data being transferred.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the transfer structure may not have been completed in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being transferred, such as missing fields or incorrect data types.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the transfer structure may not be compatible with the version of the data or the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transfer Structure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMWB to check the configuration of the transfer structure.
  Ensure that the transfer