/SCWM/L3173 - The number of preallocated stock entries found for product &1 is &2.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: The number of preallocated stock entries found for product &1 is &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3173 - The number of preallocated stock entries found for product &1 is &2. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3173 indicates that there is an issue with the number of preallocated stock entries for a specific product in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. The message typically states that the number of preallocated stock entries found for the specified product exceeds a certain limit.
  Cause:
  
  
  Excessive Preallocated Stock: The error usually occurs when there are too many preallocated stock entries for a particular product, which can happen due to:
  
  High volume of stock transfers or allocations.
  Incorrect configuration or settings in the system.
  Data inconsistencies or errors in stock management processes.
  
  
  
  System Limitations: There may be system-imposed limits on the number of preallocated stock entries that can be processed or displayed at one time.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Preallocated Stock Entries: Check the preallocated stock entries for the product in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in EWM and reviewing the stock allocation.
  
  
  Adjust Allocation Strategy: If the number of preallocated stock entries is indeed too high, consider adjusting your allocation strategy or processes to reduce the number of preallocations.
  
  
  Delete Unnecessary Preallocations: If there are preallocated stock entries that are no longer needed, you can delete them to free up space for new allocations.
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings related to stock management and allocation in EWM. Ensure that they are set up correctly to handle the expected volume of stock.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  System Performance: If the issue persists, consider checking the overall performance of the EWM system. Sometimes, performance issues can lead to unexpected behavior in stock management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/PRDCT for product management and /SCWM/PRAL for preallocation management.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on stock management and allocation processes.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.