How To Fix WSTI_CALC027 - Book inventory could not be calculated for document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Book inventory could not be calculated for document &1

What causes this issue?

Errors occurred at item level during the calculation of book inventory
at count time for document &V1&.

System Response

The system could not calculate the book inventory at count time for any
of the items to be processed.

How to fix this error?

Analyze the error log in the application log.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_CALC027 - Book inventory could not be calculated for document &1 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WSTI_CALC027: Book inventory could not be calculated for document &1
  typically occurs in the context of Inventory Management or Warehouse Management processes, especially when the system tries to calculate or update the book inventory for a material document but fails.
  
  Cause
  
  Inconsistent or missing data: The system cannot calculate the book inventory because the relevant material document (&1) has inconsistent or incomplete data.
  Inventory data not updated or locked: The inventory records might be locked or not updated properly, preventing calculation.
  Customizing or configuration issues: Incorrect or missing configuration in inventory management or warehouse management settings.
  Technical issues: Database locks, update failures, or inconsistencies in stock tables (e.g., MARD, MCHB).
  Material master or plant data issues: The material or plant data related to the document might be incomplete or incorrect.
  Batch or special stock problems: If the document involves batch-managed or special stock, missing or incorrect batch data can cause this error.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the material document (&1):
  
  Use transaction MB03 to display the document.
  Verify that all data (material, quantity, plant, storage location) is correct and complete.
  
  
  
  Check stock consistency:
  
  Run stock consistency checks using transaction MB5T, MB52, or MMBE.
  Use report RM07MLST or RM07MLST to check stock inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check for locks or update failures:
  
  Look for update errors in SM13 (Update Requests).
  Check for database locks in SM12.
  
  
  
  Recalculate or adjust inventory:
  
  Use transaction MI01/MI04/MI07 to post physical inventory documents and adjust stock.
  Run transaction MB1A/MB1B/MB1C to post goods movements if needed.
  
  
  
  Check customizing settings:
  
  Verify inventory management and warehouse management configuration.
  Check if the plant and storage location are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check batch and special stock data:
  
  If batches are involved, verify batch master data (MSC3N).
  Check special stock indicators and related stock.
  
  
  
  Debug or analyze program:
  
  If the problem persists, debugging the relevant function module or program that calculates book inventory might be necessary.
  Consult SAP Notes or OSS messages related to WSTI_CALC027.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  MB03 – Display Material Document
  MMBE – Stock Overview
  SM12 – Lock Entries
  SM13 – Update Requests
  MI01/MI04/MI07 – Physical Inventory
  MB5T – Stock in transit
  MB52 – List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WSTI_CALC027.
  Common notes might address stock inconsistencies or program corrections.
  
  
  
  Modules involved:
  
  MM-IM (Materials Management - Inventory Management)
  LE-WM (Logistics Execution - Warehouse Management)
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Inconsistent or incomplete data in material document, stock inconsistencies, or config issues
  
  
  Solution
  Verify material document, check stock consistency, resolve locks, adjust inventory, check config
  
  
  Related
  Transactions MB03, MMBE, SM12, SM13, MI01; SAP Notes on stock inconsistencies and WSTI_CALC027
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact document number (&1), material, or process context, more specific guidance can be given.