How To Fix /SCWM/HUGENERAL173 - Stock already exists

/SCWM/HUGENERAL173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUGENERAL -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Stock already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL173 - Stock already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL173 Stock already exists typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an attempt to create or manage stock in a way that conflicts with existing stock records. This error indicates that the system has detected that stock already exists for the specified material, location, or handling unit, and therefore, the operation you are trying to perform cannot be completed.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Handling Units: You may be trying to create a handling unit (HU) that already exists in the system.
  Stock Already Present: The stock you are trying to add or modify is already present in the specified storage location or handling unit.
  Incorrect Stock Movement: An attempt to perform a stock movement (like transfer or adjustment) that conflicts with existing stock records.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in data entry, such as incorrect material numbers, storage locations, or handling unit numbers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Stock: Verify if the