How To Fix ME444 - Control via consignment infos activated (Please transport)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 444

• Message text: Control via consignment infos activated (Please transport)

What causes this issue?

Your changes will not be transported automatically.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

&WHAT_TO_DO& (system administrator)
How to transport changes is described in the Implementation Guide
(IMG).
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_OLMA_OMEV>Activate consignment prices via info records</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME444 - Control via consignment infos activated (Please transport) ?

  The SAP error message ME444 indicates that control via consignment information is activated for a particular material or vendor, and it requires a transport request to be created or adjusted. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Consignment Stock Management: The system is set up to manage consignment stock, which means that the stock is owned by the vendor until it is consumed by the company.
  Transport Request: The necessary configuration or data changes related to consignment stock have not been transported from the development environment to the production environment. This can happen if the configuration was done in a development system and not yet moved to the production system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME444 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for consignment stock in the relevant SAP modules (e.g., MM - Materials Management).
  Ensure that the necessary settings for consignment stock are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Create/Adjust Transport Request:
  
  If changes were made in the development environment, ensure that a transport request is created for those changes.
  Use transaction code SE09 or SE10 to manage transport requests.
  Ensure that the transport request is released and imported into the production environment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After transporting the changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  Perform a test transaction that involves consignment stock to confirm that everything is working as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to consignment stock management for any additional configuration steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to work with purchase orders involving consignment stock.
  Consignment Stock Process: Understand the overall process of consignment stock management, including how it differs from regular stock management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to consignment stock and the ME444 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME444 error and ensure that your consignment stock management is functioning correctly in SAP.