How To Fix PK392 - The source storage location must not be WM-managed in this process

PK392 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 392

• Message text: The source storage location must not be WM-managed in this process

What causes this issue?

You want to transfer a material using a direct transfer posting from a
WM-managed storage location. This procedure is not possible with a
direct transfer posting.

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?

Choose a replenishment strategy that allows stock transfer with a
WM-managed source storage location. Such a replenishment strategy has to
contain the value <LS>Procedure with delivery</> in the <LS>Control type
</> field.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK392 - The source storage location must not be WM-managed in this process ?

  The SAP error message PK392, which states "The source storage location must not be WM-managed in this process," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management (WM) processes. This error indicates that the system is trying to perform an operation that is not compatible with the warehouse management settings of the source storage location.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  WM-Managed Storage Location: The source storage location from which you are trying to transfer stock is managed by the Warehouse Management system (WM). Certain processes, such as stock transfers or goods movements, may not be allowed from WM-managed locations if they are not configured correctly.
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type being used may not be compatible with WM-managed storage locations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the WM or Inventory Management (IM) that are not aligned with the intended process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK392 error, you can