How To Fix WRBA017 - & stock found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRBA - Retail Buying: Additional Function

• Message number: 017

• Message text: & stock found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRBA017 - & stock found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WRBA017 and the context of "stock found":
  
  SAP Error Message: WRBA017
  Message Text:
  
  Stock found for material & in storage location &.
  
  Cause of WRBA017
  This message typically appears during a material deletion attempt or storage location deletion in SAP MM (Materials Management) or WM (Warehouse Management) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  The system detects that there is still stock (inventory) available for the specified material in the specified storage location. Because stock exists, the system prevents deletion to avoid inconsistencies or data loss.
  
  
  When does WRBA017 occur?
  
  When you try to delete a material master record that still has stock in one or more storage locations.
  When you try to delete a storage location that still contains stock.
  During inventory or stock transfer processes where the system checks for existing stock before allowing certain operations.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve WRBA017
  
  
  Check Stock Levels:
  
  Use transaction MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to verify the stock quantity of the material in the specified storage location.
  
  
  
  Clear Stock:
  
  If the stock is no longer needed, perform one of the following:
  
  Goods Issue (GI): Issue the stock to consumption or scrap it.
  Stock Transfer: Move the stock to another storage location or plant.
  Physical Inventory: Post inventory differences if stock is incorrect.
  
  
  
  
  
  After Stock is Zero:
  
  Once the stock quantity is zero, retry the deletion of the material or storage location.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Reservations or Deliveries:
  
  Sometimes stock is blocked or reserved. Check for open reservations (transaction MB25) or deliveries that might be holding stock.
  
  
  
  Blocked Stock:
  
  Stock might be blocked or quality inspection stock. Use MMBE to check stock types and clear or transfer as needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Message Class: WRBA
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB52: List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM06: Flag Material for Deletion
  MB1A / MIGO: Goods Issue / Goods Movement
  MB25: List Reservations
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always ensure that stock movements comply with business processes and audit requirements.
  Deleting materials or storage locations with stock can lead to data inconsistencies and should be handled carefully.
  If stock is physically present but system stock is zero, consider performing a physical inventory count and posting differences.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Stock exists for material in storage location, preventing deletion.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and clear stock via goods issue, transfer, or inventory adjustment. Retry deletion after stock is zero.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  MMBE, MB52, MB25, MM06, MIGO, MB1A
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transactions, feel free to ask!