How To Fix WSTI008 - Texts for special stocks could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Texts for special stocks could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI008 - Texts for special stocks could not be read ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSTI008: Texts for special stocks could not be read:
  
  Error Message
  WSTI008: Texts for special stocks could not be read
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs when the system tries to read or display texts related to special stock types (such as consignment stock, project stock, sales order stock, etc.) but fails because:
  
  The text entries for the special stock are missing or not maintained in the system.
  The relevant text tables or text objects for the special stock are not properly updated or are inconsistent.
  There might be authorization issues preventing the system from reading the texts.
  The special stock indicator or key used in the transaction is incorrect or not supported.
  Customizing or configuration for special stock texts is incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Explanation
  In SAP, special stocks are stocks that are managed separately from regular unrestricted-use stock. Examples include consignment stock (stock owned by the vendor but stored at the company), project stock, sales order stock, etc. These stocks often have associated descriptive texts for reporting or display purposes.
  When a transaction or report tries to access these texts and they are not available or cannot be read, SAP issues the WSTI008 message.
  
  Solution / How to Fix
  
  
  Check Text Maintenance:
  
  Verify if the texts for the special stock in question are maintained.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to check if texts related to special stock are maintained.
  For project stock or sales order stock, check if texts are maintained in the relevant master data or document.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Materials Management ? Inventory Management and Physical Inventory ? Special Stocks and verify the configuration for special stock types.
  Ensure that the text objects and text types for special stocks are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to read special stock texts.
  Check authorization objects related to material master and special stock.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or database checks to ensure that the text tables related to special stocks are not corrupted.
  Use transaction SE16N or SE11 to check tables like STXH (text header) and STXL (text lines) for relevant entries.
  
  
  
  Check Special Stock Indicator:
  
  Verify that the special stock indicator used in the transaction is valid and supported.
  Sometimes, custom special stock indicators may not have text maintenance enabled.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes on the SAP Support Portal using the message number or keywords.
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are available for known issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Special Stocks in SAP:
  
  Consignment Stock (K)
  Project Stock (Q)
  Sales Order Stock (E)
  Returnable Packaging Stock (U)
  Subcontracting Stock (O)
  
  
  
  Relevant Tables:
  
  MARD - Storage Location Data for Material (includes special stock indicators)
  STXH and STXL - Text header and text lines tables
  MKPF and MSEG - Material document header and items (may reference special stock)
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MMBE - Stock Overview (to check stock types)
  MB51 - Material Document List (to check movements)
  MM03/MM02 - Material Master Display/Change
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., during goods movement, stock overview, report generation), I can help tailor the solution further.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or unreadable texts for special stock; configuration or authorization issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain texts for special stocks; verify customizing; check authorizations; ensure data consistency.
  
  
  Related
  Special stock types, text tables (STXH/STXL), material master data, SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  Let me know if you need help with specific steps or transaction codes!