How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC138 - No stock items exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No stock items exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC138 - No stock items exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC138 No stock items exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to synchronize or access stock information, but it cannot find any stock items in the relevant location or for the specified product.
  Cause:
  
  No Stock Data: The most straightforward cause is that there are indeed no stock items available in the system for the specified product or location.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction or report may not match any existing stock items. This could be due to incorrect plant, storage location, or product selection.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incorrect material master records, which can lead to the system not recognizing stock items.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are issues with data synchronization between SAP ERP and SAP APO, it may result in stock data not being available in APO.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view stock data, leading to the perception that no stock items exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Availability: Verify if there are stock items available in the relevant plant and storage location using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) in SAP ERP.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in the transaction or report are correct and match the existing stock items.
  Validate Master Data: Check the material master data for the relevant products to ensure that they are set up correctly and that stock levels are maintained.
  Data Synchronization: If you suspect data synchronization issues, check the settings and logs for the CIF (Core Interface) to ensure that data is being transferred correctly between SAP ERP and SAP APO.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access stock data. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CIF for monitoring the CIF interface, MMBE for stock overview, and MD04 for stock/requirements list.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC138 No stock items exist error effectively.