How To Fix MU071 - Stocks of material &1 already exist at the company; only display possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Stocks of material &1 already exist at the company; only display possible

What causes this issue?

You want to create or change a bill of material (BOM) for the
<DS:GLOS.3526BBD7AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>structured material</> &V1&.
However, stocks of the material already exist at the company. To
prevent data inconsistencies, the BOM may no longer be changed.

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?

INCLUDE BOM OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU071 - Stocks of material &1 already exist at the company; only display possible ?

  The SAP error message MU071 indicates that the system has detected that stocks of a specific material (denoted by &1) already exist in the company code. As a result, the system restricts any further processing of that material, allowing only display actions. This typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, material master data, or stock transfers.
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Stock: The primary cause of this error is that there are already existing stock records for the specified material in the company code. This could happen if:
  
  The material has been previously created and stock has been posted against it.
  There are ongoing transactions or stock movements related to that material.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material may have been created in a way that it is already associated with stock in the system, preventing the creation of a new instance of that material.
  
  
  Company Code Restrictions: The error may also arise if there are restrictions or settings in the company code that prevent the creation of new stock records for that material.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MU071 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Stock:
  
  Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to check if there are existing stocks for the material in the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to review the material master data. Ensure that the material is set up correctly and that it is not mistakenly duplicated.
  
  
  
  Stock Management:
  
  If you need to make changes to the stock, you may need to perform stock adjustments or transfers using appropriate transactions (e.g., MB1A, MB1B, MB1C).
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the existing stock or how to proceed, consult with your inventory management or materials management team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that all relevant documentation is in place for any stock movements or adjustments you plan to make.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MM03: Display Material
  MB52: List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage stock for the material in question.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MU071 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.