How To Fix WSTI007 - Texts for stock types could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI - Messages about Store Workbench, Physical Inventory

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Texts for stock types could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI007 - Texts for stock types could not be read ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSTI007 - Texts for stock types could not be read
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the system tries to read or display the descriptive texts for stock types (such as unrestricted use, quality inspection, blocked stock, etc.) but fails because the texts are missing or not maintained in the system. The texts for stock types are usually stored in customizing tables, and if these entries are incomplete or missing, the system cannot retrieve them, resulting in this error.
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  During inventory management transactions (e.g., MB51, MMBE, MB1A, MB1B, MB1C)
  When displaying stock overview or stock reports
  In custom programs or standard SAP reports that display stock type descriptions
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Maintain Stock Type Texts:
  
  Use transaction OMJ1 (or navigate via SPRO:
  
  Logistics Execution -> Inventory Management -> Settings for Stock Types -> Define Stock Types)  
  Verify that all relevant stock types have their descriptive texts maintained in the system.
  If texts are missing, maintain the appropriate descriptions for each stock type.
  
  
  
  Check Table T156T:
  
  The stock type texts are stored in table T156T (Stock Type Texts).
  Use SE16/SE16N to check if entries exist for the relevant stock types.
  If missing, maintain them via customizing or transport from a system where they exist.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the texts exist for the language you are using.
  If texts are missing for a particular language, maintain translations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the system was recently upgraded or a transport was imported, verify that customizing for stock types and their texts were included.
  Re-import or manually maintain if necessary.
  
  
  
  Custom Code:
  
  If the error occurs in custom reports or programs, check the code to ensure it correctly reads stock type texts.
  Use standard SAP function modules or BAPIs to read stock type descriptions.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Stock Types in SAP:
  
  Stock types represent different stock statuses in inventory management, such as:
  
  Unrestricted use (stock available for use)
  Quality inspection stock
  Blocked stock
  Stock in transit, etc.
  
  
  
  Relevant Tables:
  
  T156 – Stock Types
  T156T – Stock Type Texts (descriptions)
  
  
  
  Related SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to stock type texts in your SAP version.
  Sometimes, missing texts can be due to incomplete client copy or system upgrade.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incomplete texts for stock types in customizing or table T156T.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain stock type texts via transaction OMJ1 or directly in customizing (SPRO).
  
  
  
  Verify entries in table T156T and maintain missing descriptions.
  
  
  
  Ensure texts exist for the user’s logon language.
  
  
  Related Info
  Stock types represent different inventory statuses; texts are needed for display purposes.
  
  
  
  
  If you maintain the stock type texts properly, the error message WSTI007 should no longer appear.