How To Fix MILL046 - No stock for these selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL - Messages in IS Mill Products

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No stock for these selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL046 - No stock for these selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message MILL046 ("No stock for these selection criteria") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production planning when a user attempts to perform an operation (like a goods movement, production order, or stock transfer) but the system cannot find any available stock that meets the specified selection criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common reason is that there is simply no stock available for the material or product you are trying to process.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered (such as plant, storage location, batch, etc.) may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no matching stock.
  Stock Type: The stock may be in a different stock type (e.g., blocked stock, quality inspection stock) that is not available for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Material Master Data: There may be issues with the material master data, such as incorrect settings for the material type or status.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location specified may not have any stock for the material in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Availability: Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check if there is any stock available for the material in the specified plant and storage location.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using are correct and not overly restrictive. Adjust them if necessary.
  Check Stock Types: Verify if the stock is in a different type (e.g., blocked or quality inspection) and whether it can be used for the intended operation.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for any inconsistencies or errors. Ensure that the material is set up correctly for the intended operations.
  Consult with Inventory Management: If you are unsure about stock levels or types, consult with your inventory management team to get a clearer picture of stock availability.
  Check for Open Purchase Orders: If you are expecting stock to arrive, check for any open purchase orders that may not have been received yet.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB52 (List of Stock on Hand), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to help diagnose and resolve stock issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view stock levels and perform the required operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MILL046 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.