How To Fix /SCWM/IT217 - Unrestricted-use stock type not maintained for plant &1 / stor. loc. & 2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Unrestricted-use stock type not maintained for plant &1 / stor. loc. & 2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT217 - Unrestricted-use stock type not maintained for plant &1 / stor. loc. & 2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT217 indicates that there is an issue with the unrestricted-use stock type not being maintained for a specific plant and storage location. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management and inventory management processes within SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system tries to process a transaction that requires unrestricted-use stock, but the configuration for that stock type is missing for the specified plant and storage location. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The unrestricted-use stock type has not been defined for the specified plant and storage location in the system.
  Incorrect Stock Type Settings: The stock type settings may not be properly configured in the warehouse management settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the plant or storage location.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Stock Types > Define Stock Types.
  Ensure that the unrestricted-use stock type is defined for the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Maintain Stock Type for Plant and Storage Location:
  
  If the unrestricted-use stock type is not maintained, you will need to create or adjust the configuration to include it for the specified plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly for the specified plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse management settings are correctly configured to allow for unrestricted-use stock in the specified storage location.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, MM03, and LX01 (for warehouse stock overview).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed steps on configuring stock types and warehouse management settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/IT217 and ensure that unrestricted-use stock is properly maintained for the specified plant and storage location.