How To Fix /SAPAPO/STOCK014 - Stock for material &1, version &2, category &3 in location &4 deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/STOCK -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Stock for material &1, version &2, category &3 in location &4 deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/STOCK014 - Stock for material &1, version &2, category &3 in location &4 deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/STOCK014 indicates that the stock for a specific material, version, category, and location has been deleted in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This message typically arises in scenarios involving stock management, planning, or when executing transactions that require stock data.
  Cause:
  
  Data Deletion: The stock data for the specified material and location has been deleted, either manually or through a process that cleans up old or irrelevant stock data.
  Master Data Changes: Changes in master data (like material master or location master) can lead to the deletion of stock data.
  Planning Version Issues: The version specified may not have any stock data available, or it may have been deleted in a previous planning run.
  Stock Transfer or Movement: If stock was transferred or moved to another location or version, it may no longer exist in the specified location.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Data: Verify if the stock for the specified material, version, and location exists in the system. You can do this using transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MC.9 (Stock Overview).
  Review Deletion Logs: If stock was deleted, check the logs or change documents to understand when and why the deletion occurred.
  Recreate Stock: If the stock was deleted in error, you may need to recreate it through stock postings or inventory adjustments.
  Check Planning Versions: Ensure that you are working with the correct planning version. If necessary, switch to a version that contains the required stock data.
  Consult with Master Data Team: If the issue is related to master data changes, consult with the team responsible for maintaining master data to ensure that the necessary data is correctly set up.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD04, MC.9, CIF, and others that can help you analyze stock and planning data.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in APO related to stock management and planning versions to ensure they are set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed explanations of stock management processes in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.