How To Fix /SCWM/GM014 - Cannot find stock for product &1 - no negative quantities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GM -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Cannot find stock for product &1 - no negative quantities

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GM014 - Cannot find stock for product &1 - no negative quantities ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GM014 Cannot find stock for product &1 - no negative quantities typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a user attempts to perform a stock movement or inventory operation for a product that does not have sufficient stock available. This error indicates that the system cannot find any stock for the specified product, and it does not allow negative stock quantities.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common cause is that there is no stock available for the specified product in the warehouse.
  Stock Not Posted: The stock for the product may not have been posted or updated in the system.
  Incorrect Warehouse or Storage Location: The operation may be referencing the wrong warehouse or storage location where the product is not available.
  Stock Type Restrictions: The stock may be in a restricted stock type (e.g., blocked stock) that does not allow for the movement.
  Inventory Management Settings: The system settings may not allow negative stock movements, which is a common configuration in many organizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Availability: Verify the stock levels for the product in the relevant warehouse and storage location using transaction codes like /SCWM/MON or /SCWM/PRDI.
  Post Stock: If stock is not available, ensure that the stock is posted correctly. This may involve receiving new stock or transferring stock from another location.
  Review Warehouse and Storage Location: Ensure that the correct warehouse and storage location are being referenced in the transaction.
  Check Stock Types: Review the stock types to ensure that the stock is not in a blocked or restricted state.
  Configuration Settings: If negative stock is required for certain operations, review the configuration settings in the system to allow negative stock movements, if appropriate for your business processes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/MON for monitoring stock, /SCWM/PRDI for product data, and /SCWM/GR for goods receipt.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform stock movements in the system.
  Training and Documentation: Consider providing training for users on how to manage stock effectively within SAP EWM to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.