How To Fix MM422 - &: & physical inventory indicator set for restricted-use stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 422

• Message text: &: & physical inventory indicator set for restricted-use stock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM422 - &: & physical inventory indicator set for restricted-use stock ?

  The SAP error message MM422 indicates that there is a restriction on the physical inventory process due to the stock being classified as restricted-use stock. This typically occurs when you attempt to perform a physical inventory count on stock that is not eligible for such processes, such as restricted stock or stock that is under certain conditions (like quality inspection or blocked stock).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The stock in question is marked as restricted-use stock, which means it cannot be counted in a physical inventory.
  The material may be in a status that prevents it from being included in the physical inventory process (e.g., quality inspection stock, blocked stock).
  The configuration settings in the material master or inventory management may restrict physical inventory for certain stock types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM422 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Type: Verify the stock type of the material in question. You can do this by