How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN287 - Multiple stock items found; reversal not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Multiple stock items found; reversal not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN287 - Multiple stock items found; reversal not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN287 Multiple stock items found; reversal not possible typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system when trying to perform a reversal operation (such as a goods movement or stock transfer) and the system identifies multiple stock items that match the criteria for the operation. This can happen in scenarios where the system cannot determine which specific stock item to reverse due to ambiguity in the selection criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Stock Items: The most common cause is that there are multiple stock items in the system that meet the criteria for the reversal operation. This could be due to:
  
  Multiple batches of the same material.
  Different stock types (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked).
  Different storage locations or handling units.
  
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the reversal may not be specific enough, leading to multiple items being eligible for the operation.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration