How To Fix WH085 - You must enter the supplier for special stock &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 085

• Message text: You must enter the supplier for special stock &1

What causes this issue?

Special stock indicator &V1& was entered. You must enter a supplier for
this special stock.

System Response

The system cannot post this item.

How to fix this error?

Enter a supplier in the IDoc editor. The post the IDoc again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH085 - You must enter the supplier for special stock &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WH085: "You must enter the supplier for special stock &1":
  
  Error Message
  WH085: You must enter the supplier for special stock &1
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you are trying to post or process a goods movement or inventory transaction involving special stock that is managed with a supplier (vendor) reference, but the system does not find the supplier information entered.
  In SAP, certain special stock types require additional data to uniquely identify the stock. For example:
  
  Special stock "K" (consignment stock) requires the supplier (vendor) to be specified because the stock belongs to a vendor.
  Special stock "O" (stock provided to vendor) or other special stock types may also require vendor information.
  
  If you attempt to post a movement for such special stock without entering the supplier/vendor, the system throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During goods receipt or goods issue for special stock types that are vendor-related.
  When creating or changing stock with special stock indicator that requires vendor info.
  In transactions like MIGO, MB1B, MB1A, or other inventory management postings involving special stock.
  
  
  Solution
  
  Enter the supplier/vendor number in the relevant field when posting the goods movement or inventory transaction.
  In transaction screens like MIGO, ensure that the special stock indicator is correctly set and the vendor field is filled.
  If you are using a custom transaction or program, check that the vendor field is populated for special stock types that require it.
  Verify the material master and special stock settings to confirm which stock types require vendor information.
  If the vendor is unknown or not applicable, reconsider if the stock should be posted as special stock or as unrestricted stock.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Special Stock Types in SAP:
  
  K = Consignment stock (vendor-owned stock)
  O = Stock provided to vendor (subcontracting stock)
  Q = Quality inspection stock
  S = Sales order stock
  W = Returnable packaging stock
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MIGO - Goods Movement
  MB1B - Transfer Posting
  MB1A - Goods Issue
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Help Portal for special stock management.
  Review SAP Notes related to special stock and vendor fields if the error persists.
  
  
  
  
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  Error
  WH085: You must enter the supplier for special stock &1
  
  
  Cause
  Missing supplier/vendor entry for special stock requiring vendor info (e.g., consignment stock)
  
  
  Solution
  Enter the supplier/vendor number when posting the special stock transaction
  
  
  Related
  Special stock types (K, O, etc.), transactions MIGO, MB1B, MB1A
  
  
  
  
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