How To Fix L3013 - Quant blocked for stock removals

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Quant blocked for stock removals

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3013 - Quant blocked for stock removals ?

  The SAP error message L3013 "Quant blocked for stock removals" typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics when there is an attempt to remove stock from a storage location, but the specific quant (quantitative unit of stock) is blocked for removal. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of Error L3013
  
  
  Blocked Stock: The quant may be marked as blocked due to various reasons, such as quality inspection, stock being reserved for a specific purpose, or stock being in a blocked status due to a previous transaction.
  
  
  Stock Type: The stock type of the quant may not allow for removal. For example, stock that is marked as "blocked" or "quality inspection" cannot be removed until it is released.
  
  
  Inventory Management Settings: Certain settings in the inventory management configuration may prevent stock from being removed under specific conditions.
  
  
  Open Deliveries or Reservations: If there are open deliveries or reservations that reference the quant, it may be blocked from being removed until those transactions are completed or canceled.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may be blocked for removal due to its status.
  
  
  Solutions to Error L3013
  
  
  Check Stock Status: Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to check the status of the stock. Look for any indicators that show the stock is blocked.
  
  
  Release Blocked Stock: If the stock is blocked due to quality inspection or other reasons, you may need to release it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., QA32 for quality inspection).
  
  
  Review Reservations: Check for any open reservations or deliveries that may be preventing the stock from being removed. You can use transaction MB22 to display and manage reservations.
  
  
  Adjust Inventory Management Settings: If the issue is related to configuration settings, consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review and adjust the settings as necessary.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is in use, check the status of the batch associated with the quant. You may need to change the status of the batch to allow for removal.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MB52, MB22, and QA32 for managing stock and reservations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting the stock removal has the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the L3013 error and take appropriate action to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.