How To Fix OPS_APPL_SE_INV040 - Inv.SpecStockTypeCodes of Parent- and Child-item differ with ordinal_no &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_APPL_SE_INV - Inventory Management: Messages for Service Enabling

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Inv.SpecStockTypeCodes of Parent- and Child-item differ with ordinal_no &

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_APPL_SE_INV040 - Inv.SpecStockTypeCodes of Parent- and Child-item differ with ordinal_no & ?

  The SAP error message OPS_APPL_SE_INV040 indicates that there is a mismatch in the stock type codes between a parent item and its child item in a production or inventory context. This typically occurs in scenarios involving bill of materials (BOM), production orders, or inventory management where the system expects the stock type of the parent and child items to be the same.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Stock Types: The parent item and child item have been assigned different stock type codes (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked stock).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or BOM that lead to this inconsistency.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of the material master or BOM can lead to mismatched stock types.
  Master Data Issues: The material master records for the parent and child items may not be aligned correctly in terms of stock type settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Records: Review the