How To Fix /SCWM/GM072 - Stock in inspection - Cannot change party entitled to dispose

/SCWM/GM072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GM -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Stock in inspection - Cannot change party entitled to dispose

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GM072 - Stock in inspection - Cannot change party entitled to dispose ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GM072 indicates that there is stock in inspection, and the system is preventing changes to the party entitled to dispose of that stock. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Stock in Inspection: The stock in question is currently in an inspection status, meaning it has not yet been cleared for use or disposal. This status prevents any changes to the ownership or entitlement to dispose of the stock.
  Ownership Restrictions: The system enforces rules regarding who can dispose of stock based on its status. If the stock is still under inspection, the current owner or party entitled to dispose cannot be changed.
  Document Status: There may be related documents (like transfer orders or stock transport orders) that are still open or in process, which can also prevent changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Clear Inspection Stock: The first step is to clear