How To Fix WH203 - Check for zero stock only possible in current period

WH203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Check for zero stock only possible in current period

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create physical inventory documents for materials
without zero stock, with a planned count date in the previous period.

System Response

It is not possible to peform a stock check for the previous period with
this program. This is why the program is terminated with this error
message.

How to fix this error?

To create the physical inventory documents you require, use a suitable
program, such as RM07II31. (Transaction M1319).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH203 - Check for zero stock only possible in current period ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WH203: "Check for zero stock only possible in current period":
  
  Error Message: WH203
  Text: Check for zero stock only possible in current period
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform a stock check or a stock-related transaction (such as a physical inventory count or stock check) for a period other than the current open period in Warehouse Management (WM).
  In SAP WM, stock checks or zero stock checks are only allowed for the current open inventory period. Attempting to perform these checks for a past or future period is not permitted because:
  
  The system restricts stock adjustments or checks to the current period to maintain data consistency.
  Inventory periods are managed strictly to ensure accurate stock valuation and reporting.
  The system prevents back-dated or future-dated stock checks to avoid inconsistencies in stock records.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When running a zero stock check or physical inventory count