How To Fix PMMO_BASIS031 - Stock Transfer Order (STO) setting should not be changed

PMMO_BASIS031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMMO_BASIS - Messages for PMMO Basis Objects

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Stock Transfer Order (STO) setting should not be changed

What causes this issue?

The stock transfer order (STO) setting cannot be changed into other
settings.
Changing this setting will not adjust existing entries in the
<AB>PMMO_STOCK </>and<AB> PMMO_CONSUMPTION </>tables. The change may
cause incorrect pegging results.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The setting change will only affect subsequent stock transfer postings.

System Response

The system will terminate processing.

How to fix this error?

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 PMMO_BASIS031 - Stock Transfer Order (STO) setting should not be changed ?

  The SAP error message PMMO_BASIS031, which states that the "Stock Transfer Order (STO) setting should not be changed," typically occurs in the context of managing stock transfer orders within the SAP system. This error can arise when there is an attempt to modify certain settings or parameters related to stock transfer orders that are not allowed to be changed after they have been created.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  System Configuration: The error often indicates that the configuration settings for stock transfer orders in the system are locked or restricted from being changed. This could be due to the settings being defined in a way that prevents modifications once certain transactions have been executed.
  
  
  Document Status: If the stock transfer order is already in a certain status (e.g., completed, partially delivered, etc.), the system may restrict changes to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to