/SCWM/WMEBASICS050 - Do not change this field if batches or stock exist for this product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WMEBASICS -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Do not change this field if batches or stock exist for this product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS050 - Do not change this field if batches or stock exist for this product ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS050 typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to change a field in a product master or stock item that is not allowed due to existing batches or stock. This is a safeguard to prevent inconsistencies in inventory management.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to modify certain fields in the product master data (like the product type, storage type, or other critical attributes) while there are existing stock or batches associated with that product.
  The system is designed to prevent changes that could lead to discrepancies in inventory records or batch management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Stock/Batches: 
  
  Review the stock levels and batches associated with the product. You can do this by navigating to the stock overview or batch management transactions in SAP.
  
  
  
  Remove Stock/Batches:
  
  If possible, remove or transfer the existing stock or batches associated with the product. This may involve:
  
  Performing a stock transfer to another location.
  Performing a stock adjustment or write-off if the stock is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Change the Field:
  
  Once there are no existing stock or batches for the product, you can proceed to change the field that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific field you are trying to change to ensure that you understand the implications of the change.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes or if the stock cannot be removed, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MMBE (Stock Overview)
  MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand)
  MSC3N (Display Batch)
  
  
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in your organization, including how batches are created, managed, and how they relate to stock levels.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to product master data.
  
  
  Testing Changes: If you are making changes in a production environment, consider testing the changes in a development or quality assurance environment first to avoid disruptions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and make the necessary changes to the product master data.