How To Fix WH032 - The associated phy. inventory doc. item has a different stock type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WH - Messages for store physical inventory (DRS)

• Message number: 032

• Message text: The associated phy. inventory doc. item has a different stock type

What causes this issue?

In the intermediate document there is a clear reference to the
respective inventory document item for this item. Another stock type
is however specified in the intermediate document item than in the
inventory document item.

System Response

The system cannot update this intermediate document item.

How to fix this error?

You can specify the correct stock type using the intermediate
document editor and then update the intermediate document again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH032 - The associated phy. inventory doc. item has a different stock type ?

  The SAP error message WH032 indicates that there is a mismatch in the stock type between the physical inventory document item and the stock that is being referenced. This typically occurs during inventory management processes, such as when trying to post a physical inventory count or when reconciling stock levels.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Stock Type Mismatch: The stock type of the item in the physical inventory document does not match the stock type of the item in the storage location. For example, you may have a physical inventory document for unrestricted stock, but the stock in the system is in quality inspection or blocked stock.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The physical inventory document may be referencing an incorrect or outdated stock type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in data entry when creating the physical inventory document or during stock movements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WH032 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Types:
  
  Go to the transaction code MMBE (Stock Overview) and check the stock type of the material in the relevant storage location.
  Compare it with the stock type specified in the physical inventory document.
  
  
  
  Adjust Physical Inventory Document:
  
  If the stock type in the physical inventory document is incorrect, you may need to adjust it. This can be done by:
  
  Deleting the physical inventory document and creating a new one with the correct stock type.
  Alternatively, you can change the stock type in the physical inventory document if the system allows it.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Stock Movements:
  
  Check for any recent stock movements that may have changed the stock type. Ensure that all stock movements are correctly posted and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult with Inventory Management Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct stock type or how to proceed, consult with your inventory management or warehouse team for guidance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be specific fixes or updates provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MI01: Create Physical Inventory Document
  MI02: Change Physical Inventory Document
  MI04: Enter Inventory Count
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Stock Types: Understand the different stock types in SAP, such as unrestricted stock, quality inspection stock, blocked stock, etc.
  Physical Inventory Process: Review the physical inventory process in your organization to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WH032 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.