How To Fix WR164 - You entered a wrong value for affecting stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR - Messages for Revaluation at Retail

• Message number: 164

• Message text: You entered a wrong value for affecting stock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WR164 - You entered a wrong value for affecting stock ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WR164: "You entered a wrong value for affecting stock":
  
  Error Message: WR164
  Text: You entered a wrong value for affecting stock.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user enters a value in a transaction or field that is not valid or allowed for stock-affecting movements. Typically, it happens in inventory management or goods movement transactions where the system expects a certain type of input related to stock quantities, stock types, or stock indicators, but the entered value does not conform to the expected format or allowed values.
  Common causes include:
  
  Entering a stock indicator or stock type that does not exist or is not valid for the material or movement type.
  Providing a quantity or unit of measure that is inconsistent with the stock management rules.
  Using an incorrect movement type or transaction code that conflicts with the stock update logic.
  Attempting to post a goods movement that does not affect stock but entering values as if it does (or vice versa).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Stock Indicator/Stock Type:
  
  Verify that the stock indicator or stock type entered is valid for the material and movement type.
  Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check existing stock types and their validity.
  
  
  
  Validate Movement Type:
  
  Ensure the movement type used is correct and allows stock changes.
  Refer to movement type configuration in SPRO under Logistics Execution ? Inventory Management ? Movement Types.
  
  
  
  Verify Quantity and Unit of Measure:
  
  Confirm that the quantity entered is positive and in the correct unit of measure.
  Check if the unit of measure matches the base unit of measure for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction and Process:
  
  Make sure the transaction used is appropriate for stock-affecting movements.
  For example, if posting a goods issue or goods receipt, ensure the process is consistent with stock updates.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and User Exits:
  
  Sometimes, custom validations or user exits might enforce additional checks on stock values.
  Review any custom code or validations that might reject certain values.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message WR164 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MB1A, MB1B, MB1C – Goods movements
  MIGO – Goods movement (more recent)
  MMBE – Stock overview
  OMJJ – Movement type configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Materials Management (MM)
  Inventory Management (IM)
  Warehouse Management (WM)
  
  
  
  SAP Tables:
  
  T156 – Movement types
  MARD – Storage location stock
  MSEG – Document segment: material
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Posting a goods receipt with an incorrect stock type.
  Attempting to transfer stock between stock types incorrectly.
  Entering a negative quantity where not allowed.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WR164 indicates that the value entered for stock-affecting fields is invalid. To resolve it, verify the correctness of stock indicators, movement types, quantities, and units of measure. Ensure the transaction and process align with stock update rules. Check customizing and any custom validations that might impact stock entries.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance!