How To Fix MM446 - &: & phys. inventory ind. set for stock in quality insp. in previous per.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 446

• Message text: &: & phys. inventory ind. set for stock in quality insp. in previous per.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM446 - &: & phys. inventory ind. set for stock in quality insp. in previous per. ?

  The SAP error message MM446 indicates that there is an issue with the physical inventory indicator set for stock that is in quality inspection in a previous period. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a physical inventory count or adjustment on stock that is not in a suitable state for such operations.
  Cause:
  
  Quality Inspection Stock: The stock in question is marked as being in quality inspection, which means it cannot be counted in a physical inventory until it is either released or rejected.
  Previous Period: The error specifically mentions that the stock is from a previous period, which may complicate the physical inventory process if the system settings do not allow adjustments to be made on historical data.
  Inventory Management Settings: There may be settings in the inventory management configuration that restrict physical inventory actions on stock in quality inspection.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Stock Status: Review the stock status in the system. If the stock is in quality inspection, you will need to either:
  
  Release the stock from quality inspection if it has passed inspection.
  Reject the stock if it has failed inspection.
  
  This can typically be done through the transaction code QA32 (for quality inspection) or QA11 (for usage decision).
  
  
  Adjust Physical Inventory: If the stock is in a previous period and you need to perform a physical inventory count, consider:
  
  Adjusting the inventory count to reflect only the stock that is not in quality inspection.
  If necessary, consult with your inventory management team to determine if adjustments can be made to historical data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the inventory management module to ensure that they allow for physical inventory actions on quality inspection stock. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on handling physical inventory processes, especially concerning quality inspection stock.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  QA32: Change Quality Inspection
  QA11: Record Usage Decision
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to MM446 for specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on quality inspection stock and physical inventory processes.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.