How To Fix VL640 - Stock determination failed during goods issue: return code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Stock determination failed during goods issue: return code &

What causes this issue?

The stock determination for the goods issue posting has been
unsuccessful.

System Response

The function module BF_STOCK_DETERMINATION issued a return code not
equal 0, that is, an error occurred.

How to fix this error?

Using the return code, check out the error:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

NO_MATERIAL = 1
NO_PLANT = 2
NO_APPLICATION = 3
FUNCTION_NOT_POSSIBLE = 4
CONDITION_NOT_FOUND = 5
CLASSTYPE_NOT_FOUND = 6
CLASSTYPE_NOT_ACTIVE = 7
NO_BASE_UNIT = 8
NO_UNIT = 9
CONVERSION_NOT_FOUND = 10
CONVERSION_OVERFLOW = 11
MISSING_ENTRY_T156C = 12
CONVERSION_TYPE_INVALID = 13
DIVISION_BY_ZERO = 14
DATA_MISMATCH = 15
MATERIAL_NOT_FOUND = 16
NO_QUANTITY = 17
OTHERS = 18

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL640 - Stock determination failed during goods issue: return code & ?

  The SAP error message VL640, which states "Stock determination failed during goods issue: return code &," typically occurs during the goods issue process in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system was unable to determine the appropriate stock for the goods issue due to various reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Stock Availability: There may not be enough stock available in the specified storage location or plant.
  Stock Type: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not be suitable for the goods issue.
  Stock Determination Strategy: The stock determination strategy configured in the system may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the current transaction.
  Material Master Data: Issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect settings for the material or plant.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with batch determination.
  Configuration