How To Fix MW182 - Plant &, material &: maximum stock exceeded by & &

MW182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Plant &, material &: maximum stock exceeded by & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW182 - Plant &, material &: maximum stock exceeded by & & ?

  The SAP error message MW182 indicates that the maximum stock level for a specific material in a particular plant has been exceeded. This error typically arises in inventory management and can affect various processes, including goods receipts, stock transfers, and production orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Maximum Stock Level Set: Each material in SAP can have a maximum stock level defined in the material master record. If the stock level exceeds this defined limit, the system generates the MW182 error.
  Incorrect Stock Movements: Unintended stock movements, such as incorrect goods receipts or stock transfers, can lead to exceeding the maximum stock level.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or inventory management settings that lead to incorrect stock level calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the maximum stock level defined for the material in the relevant plant.
  If necessary, adjust the maximum stock level