How To Fix L4192 - Quant inventory is active (only deletion possible)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L4 - LVS inventory

• Message number: 192

• Message text: Quant inventory is active (only deletion possible)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L4192 - Quant inventory is active (only deletion possible) ?

  The SAP error message L4192, which states "Quant inventory is active (only deletion possible)," typically occurs in the context of inventory management within the SAP system. This message indicates that there are active quant entries for a material in a specific storage location, and certain operations (like changing or moving stock) are restricted because of this active quant inventory.
  Cause:
  
  Active Quant Entries: The error arises when there are active quant entries for a material in the storage location. A quant represents a specific quantity of stock in a specific storage bin.
  Inventory Management Processes: The system is designed to prevent modifications to stock levels or movements while quant inventory is active to ensure data integrity.
  Open Inventory Count: If an inventory count is open for the material, it can also lead to this error, as the system locks certain operations until the count is completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the L4192 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Quants:
  
  Use transaction code LX03 (Display Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to check the active quants for the material in question.
  Identify if there are any open inventory counts or adjustments that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Complete or Delete Inventory Count:
  
  If there is an open inventory count, complete it by posting the results. You can use transaction code MI20 (Display Inventory Count) to review and finalize the count.
  If the count is no longer needed, you can delete it using transaction code MI01 (Create Inventory Count) or MI02 (Change Inventory Count) to remove the count.
  
  
  
  Delete Quants:
  
  If you need to delete the quant entries, you can do so using transaction code LX02 (Change Quant). However, ensure that this action is appropriate for your business process.
  
  
  
  Consult with Inventory Management Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting quants or inventory counts, consult with your inventory management or warehouse team to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for System Locks:
  
  Sometimes, system locks can cause this error. Ensure that no other processes are locking the inventory for the material.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  LX03: Display Stock Overview
  MB52: List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MI20: Display Inventory Count
  MI01: Create Inventory Count
  MI02: Change Inventory Count
  LX02: Change Quant
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on inventory management and quant handling.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform inventory adjustments or deletions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L4192 error and proceed with your inventory management tasks in SAP.