How To Fix MM408 - &: & stock in transfer exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 408

• Message text: &: & stock in transfer exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM408 - &: & stock in transfer exists ?

  The SAP error message MM408, which states "Stock in transfer exists," typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires stock to be available, but there are stock transfer orders that have not yet been completed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to post a goods movement, perform a goods receipt, or execute a stock transfer.
  
  Cause:
  
  Pending Stock Transfers: There are stock transfer orders that are in process, meaning that the stock is not yet available for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Incomplete Goods Movements: Previous goods movements related to stock transfers may not have been fully processed or completed.
  Incorrect Stock Status: The stock might be in a status that does not allow it to be used for the transaction, such as being reserved for a transfer.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Stock Transfer Orders: Use transaction codes like MB5T (Stock in Transfer)