How To Fix OD584 - Please enter source type of physical inventory reading

OD584 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 584

• Message text: Please enter source type of physical inventory reading

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD584 - Please enter source type of physical inventory reading ?

  The SAP error message OD584, which states "Please enter source type of physical inventory reading," typically occurs in the context of physical inventory processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a source type to be specified for the physical inventory reading, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source Type: The most common cause of this error is that the source type for the physical inventory reading has not been entered or is missing in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to physical inventory in the SAP system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required field when processing the physical inventory.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OD584 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Source Type:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the error occurred (e.g., MI01, MI04, MI07).
  Look for the field labeled "Source Type" or similar.
  Enter the appropriate