How To Fix /SCWM/GM073 - Stock is in inspection - Cannot change owner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GM -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Stock is in inspection - Cannot change owner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GM073 - Stock is in inspection - Cannot change owner ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GM073 Stock is in inspection - Cannot change owner typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you attempt to change the ownership of stock that is currently in an inspection stock status. This means that the stock is being evaluated for quality and cannot be transferred to a different owner until the inspection process is completed.
  Cause:
  
  Inspection Stock Status: The stock is in an inspection status, which means it is being evaluated for quality control.
  Ownership Change Attempt: You are trying to change the ownership of the stock while it is still in this inspection status.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Complete the Inspection Process:
  
  Ensure that the inspection process for the stock is completed. This may involve performing quality checks and recording the results.
  Once the inspection is complete, the stock status should change from inspection stock to unrestricted stock.
  
  
  
  Change Ownership After Inspection:
  
  After the inspection is completed and the stock is no longer in inspection status, you can then proceed to change the ownership of the stock.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Status:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/Stock or /SCWM/Stock Overview to check the current status of the stock and confirm whether it is still in inspection.
  
  
  
  Consult with Quality Management (QM):
  
  If you are unsure about the inspection process or need assistance, consult with your Quality Management team or the person responsible for quality control in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM, such as /SCWM/Stock for stock overview and /SCWM/GR for goods receipt processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on stock management and inspection processes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change stock ownership and that you are following the correct procedures as per your organization's policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully change the ownership of the stock once it is no longer in inspection status.