How To Fix RETAIL_ST_SC_MSG018 - An active inventory document already exists

RETAIL_ST_SC_MSG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETAIL_ST_SC_MSG - Message Class for Retail Store Adjust Stock Application

• Message number: 018

• Message text: An active inventory document already exists

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RETAIL_ST_SC_MSG018 - Details

• The SAP error message RETAIL_ST_SC_MSG018 indicates that there is an active inventory document already present in the system, which prevents the creation of a new inventory document. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management processes, particularly in retail scenarios where stock counts and inventory adjustments are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected an existing inventory document that is still active or not yet completed. This can happen if:
  
  An inventory count is currently being processed.
  An inventory document was created but not yet finalized or posted.
  There are multiple users trying to create inventory documents for the same stock location simultaneously.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Inventory Documents:
  
  Navigate to the inventory management module and check for any active inventory documents. You can use transaction codes like LI01N (Display Inventory Count) or LI02N (Change Inventory Count) to view existing documents.
  
  
  
  Complete