How To Fix KM322 - Valuated stock is not the same as storage loc./special stock (mat. &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 322

• Message text: Valuated stock is not the same as storage loc./special stock (mat. &)

What causes this issue?

The valuated stock for material &V1& in valuation area &V2& does not
correspond to the individual stocks. Individual stocks include storage
location stock, customer special stock (returnable packaging, type V or
customer consignment, type W), vendor special stock (stock of material
supplied to vendor, type O) and stock in transit.

System Response

The material is distributed to profit centers according to the shares of
the individual stocks.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings in the material master.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM322 - Valuated stock is not the same as storage loc./special stock (mat. &) ?

  The SAP error message KM322 indicates a discrepancy between the valuated stock and the stock in a specific storage location or special stock for a material. This error typically arises during inventory management processes, such as when trying to perform a goods movement, stock transfer, or inventory reconciliation.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause of this error is a mismatch between the stock quantities recorded in the system for a material in a specific storage location and the valuated stock that the system expects.
  Stock Movements: If stock movements (like goods receipts, goods issues, or transfers) have not been properly posted or if there are pending transactions, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material master or inventory management settings can also lead to this error.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments to stock levels without corresponding updates in the system can cause discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels in the affected storage location using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand). Ensure that the quantities match what is expected.
  Reconcile Stock: If discrepancies are found, you may need to perform a stock reconciliation. This can involve adjusting stock levels using transactions like MI10 (Adjust Inventory) or MB1C (Other Goods Receipts).
  Review Stock Movements: Check for any unposted or incorrectly posted stock movements. Use transaction codes like MB51 (Material Document List) to review the history of stock movements for the material.
  Check Configuration: Review the material master data and inventory management configuration to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the valuation class, stock type, and storage location settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB52, MB1C, and MI10 for stock management.
  Material Master: Understand the structure of the material master and how it relates to inventory management.
  Inventory Management: Review best practices for inventory management in SAP to prevent future discrepancies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM322 error and implement a solution to resolve it.