How To Fix W6013 - Restricted-use stock exists for material & in plant & / &

W6013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W6 - Messages for Empties Stock Overview

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Restricted-use stock exists for material & in plant & / &

What causes this issue?

Stocks exist for at least one of the following stock types:

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

Stock in quality inspection
Blocked stock
Restricted-use stock

System Response

How to fix this error?

You must first post this stock to the unrestricted-use stock. Then you
can have the system create a transfer posting for the tied empties
stock.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W6013 - Restricted-use stock exists for material & in plant & / & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W6013 - Restricted-use stock exists for material & in plant & / &
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message indicates that there is restricted-use stock available for the specified material in the given plant and storage location. Restricted-use stock is stock that is not freely available for unrestricted use, often due to quality issues, inspection status, or other restrictions.
  The system is alerting you that the material you are trying to process (e.g., issue, transfer, or consume) has some quantity in restricted-use stock, which might affect the availability or the way the stock can be used.
  
  When does this message occur?
  
  When you try to perform a goods movement or reservation for a material that has restricted-use stock.
  During stock availability checks or when confirming stock quantities.
  When trying to consume or issue stock without considering the stock type.
  
  
  Implications:
  
  Restricted-use stock cannot be used for production or