How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN272 - Mode cannot be changed; available quantity could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Mode cannot be changed; available quantity could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN272 - Mode cannot be changed; available quantity could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN272 Mode cannot be changed; available quantity could not be determined typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly when dealing with radio frequency (RF) transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the available quantity of a product in a specific mode (e.g., picking, putaway) due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Stock Availability Issues: The system may not be able to find the available stock for the item in the specified storage location or bin.
  Incorrect Warehouse Management Settings: There may be configuration issues in the warehouse management settings that prevent the system from determining stock levels.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the inventory data, such as stock not being updated correctly after a previous transaction.
  Locked Stock: The stock may be locked due to ongoing processes, such as a stock transfer or a physical inventory count.
  Batch Management: If batch