How To Fix L4146 - & inventory records deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L4 - LVS inventory

• Message number: 146

• Message text: & inventory records deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L4146 - & inventory records deactivated ?

  The SAP error message L4146 typically indicates that inventory records for a material have been deactivated. This can occur for various reasons, such as changes in the material master data, inventory management settings, or specific business processes that have led to the deactivation of inventory records.
  Cause of Error L4146
  
  Material Master Changes: If the material master data has been changed (e.g., the material type or valuation class), it may lead to the deactivation of inventory records.
  Inventory Management Settings: Certain settings in inventory management or warehouse management may deactivate inventory records for specific materials.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business processes, such as moving to a new inventory management system or changing how inventory is tracked, can also lead to this error.
  Stock Type Changes: If the stock type of the material has been changed (e.g., from unrestricted stock to blocked stock), it may deactivate the inventory records.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the L4146 error and reactivate the inventory records, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the settings. Ensure that the material is set up correctly for inventory management.
  Check the status of the material (active/inactive) and ensure it is not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Inventory Management Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in inventory management (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the material is allowed for inventory management.
  Verify that the relevant movement types and stock types are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Inventory Records:
  
  If the material has been deactivated, you may need to reactivate it. This can often be done through the material master or by using specific transactions designed for reactivating materials.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may have specific tools or transactions to help resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements in place, check if any of these could be affecting the inventory records.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to troubleshoot and manage materials.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to error L4146 in the SAP Support Portal, as they may provide specific guidance or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on inventory management and material master data for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the L4146 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.