How To Fix M3223 - Valuation type cannot be changed since physical inventory running

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Valuation type cannot be changed since physical inventory running

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to change the material's valuation type. However,
the material appears in a physical inventory document. You can only
change the valuation type once the physical inventory is complete.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3223 - Valuation type cannot be changed since physical inventory running ?

  The SAP error message M3223, which states "Valuation type cannot be changed since physical inventory running," typically occurs in the context of inventory management when there is an ongoing physical inventory process. This error indicates that the system is preventing changes to the valuation type of materials because it is currently locked due to the physical inventory process.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Physical Inventory: The primary cause of this error is that a physical inventory process is currently active for the material in question. When a physical inventory is running, certain changes to the material master data, including the valuation type, are restricted to ensure data integrity and consistency during the inventory counting process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Physical Inventory Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code MI03 (Display Physical Inventory Document) or MI04 (Change Physical Inventory Document) to check if there are any open physical inventory documents for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel Physical Inventory:
  
  If a physical inventory is indeed running, you will need to either complete the inventory process or cancel it if it is no longer needed. This involves:
  
  Counting the inventory and posting the results.
  If you need to cancel, you can use transaction code MI08 (Cancel Physical Inventory Document) to cancel the document.
  
  
  
  
  
  Change Valuation Type After Completion:
  
  Once the physical inventory process is completed or canceled, you can then proceed to change the valuation type of the material using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Consult with Inventory Management Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the physical inventory process or need assistance, consult with your inventory management or warehouse team to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MI03: Display Physical Inventory Document
  MI04: Change Physical Inventory Document
  MI08: Cancel Physical Inventory Document
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  Physical Inventory Process: Understanding the physical inventory process in SAP is crucial. It typically involves creating a physical inventory document, counting the stock, and then posting the results to update the inventory records.
  
  
  Material Master Data: Changes to material master data, including valuation type, should be carefully managed, especially during critical processes like physical inventory.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3223 error and successfully change the valuation type of the material once the physical inventory process is no longer active.