How To Fix WSTI_CALC006 - Physical inventory switched off for opening time in plant &1

WSTI_CALC006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_CALC - Physical Inventory Messages: Book Inv. Calc. at Count Time

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Physical inventory switched off for opening time in plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_CALC006 - Physical inventory switched off for opening time in plant &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSTI_CALC006 - Physical inventory switched off for opening time in plant &1
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform a physical inventory-related transaction or calculation, but the physical inventory indicator (or switch) for the specified plant is not activated (i.e., it is switched off). Essentially, the system is telling you that physical inventory management is not enabled for the plant in question, so you cannot proceed with inventory opening or related activities.
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The plant in question does not have physical inventory management activated.
  The system checks a specific indicator or setting that controls whether physical inventory processes (like inventory count, opening, or closing) are allowed.
  If this indicator is off, the system prevents physical inventory transactions to avoid inconsistencies.
  
  
  Where is this setting maintained?
  
  The physical inventory indicator is maintained in the Material Master or Plant parameters.
  Specifically, in Customizing under:
  Logistics Execution