How To Fix MR078 - You cannot call up the stock overview "co. code/batch" for a generic matl

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 078

• Message text: You cannot call up the stock overview "co. code/batch" for a generic matl

What causes this issue?

You wanted to access the stock overview to display stock data at
company code level and at batch level for a
<DS:GLOS.generic_material>generic material</>. However, since stock
data is updated only for variants, and since the stock overview uses
only operative materials, it is not possible to call up this
information for generic materials.

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?

If you want to view the company code stocks and batch stocks for the
individual variants, branch to the stock overview for the individual
variant via the variant split, where you can choose <LS>SOvw: co.
code/batch</> to call up the stock overview for the variant concerned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MR078 - You cannot call up the stock overview "co. code/batch" for a generic matl ?

  The SAP error message MR078, which states "You cannot call up the stock overview 'co. code/batch' for a generic matl," typically occurs when you are trying to access stock information for a generic material (a material that is not specific to a particular batch or variant) in a context where specific batch information is required.
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material: The material you are trying to view is a generic material, which means it does not have specific batch numbers associated with it.
  Batch Management: The system is expecting a specific batch number to provide stock information, but since the material is generic, it cannot retrieve the data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or batch management that are not aligned with the way you are trying to access the stock overview.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Ensure that you are using the correct material type. If you need to work with specific batches, consider using a specific material instead of a generic one.
  Use Specific Batch: If you need to view stock for a specific batch, make sure to enter the specific batch number instead of the generic material number.
  Review Batch Management Settings: Check the configuration settings for batch management in your SAP system. Ensure that the material is set up correctly for batch management if that is required for your processes.
  Stock Overview: If you need to see stock information, you can use transaction codes like MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand) or MMBE (Stock Overview) with specific batch numbers or materials.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your internal guidelines for handling generic materials and batch management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: Review the material master data for the generic material to understand its configuration and settings.
  Batch Management: Familiarize yourself with how batch management works in SAP, including how to create and manage batches.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view stock information for the materials in question.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.