How To Fix MM427 - &: & physical inventory ind. set for blocked stock in previous period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 427

• Message text: &: & physical inventory ind. set for blocked stock in previous period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM427 - &: & physical inventory ind. set for blocked stock in previous period ?

  The SAP error message MM427 indicates that there is an issue with the physical inventory indicator being set for blocked stock in a previous period. This typically occurs during the physical inventory process when the system detects that there are discrepancies or issues with the inventory records, particularly concerning blocked stock.
  
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Stock: The error arises when the system finds that there is a physical inventory indicator set for stock that is marked as blocked. Blocked stock is inventory that cannot be used for sales or production due to various reasons (e.g., quality issues, pending inspection).
  Previous Period: The error specifically mentions that this issue pertains to a previous period, which means that the physical inventory process is trying to reconcile stock that has already been accounted for in a prior period.
  Inventory Management Settings: There may be settings in the inventory management configuration that do not allow physical inventory counts for blocked