How To Fix PK381 - This replenishment strategy cannot be used within WM

PK381 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 381

• Message text: This replenishment strategy cannot be used within WM

What causes this issue?

You want to transfer a material within Warehouse Management (WM). To do
so, you must use the control type 'Transfer Requirements from a
WM-Controlled Storage Location'.

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?

Change the control type accordingly in the replenishment strategy or
enter a replenishment strategy with this control type in the control
cycle.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PK381 - Details

• The SAP error message PK381, which states "This replenishment strategy cannot be used within WM," typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when there is an issue with the replenishment strategy assigned to a material or storage location. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Replenishment Strategy: The replenishment strategy assigned to the material is not compatible with Warehouse Management (WM). Certain strategies are designed for use in Inventory Management (IM) but not in WM.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not allow the selected replenishment strategy to be used in a WM environment.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have settings that conflict with the requirements of the WM module.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Replenishment Strategy:
  
  Review the replenishment strategy assigned to the material in the material master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Ensure that the strategy is compatible with WM. You may need to change it to