How To Fix MM452 - &: & stock in quality inspection exists for previous period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 452

• Message text: &: & stock in quality inspection exists for previous period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM452 - &: & stock in quality inspection exists for previous period ?

  The SAP error message MM452 indicates that there is stock in quality inspection for a previous period, which prevents certain transactions from being processed. This typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when you attempt to perform actions such as goods movements, inventory adjustments, or closing periods while there are still items in quality inspection.
  Cause:
  
  Quality Inspection Stock: The stock is in quality inspection status, meaning it has not yet been cleared for use or has not been moved to unrestricted stock.
  Previous Period: The stock in question is from a previous accounting period, which can complicate inventory management and financial reporting.
  Period Closing: The system is trying to close a period while there are still open quality inspection stocks, which is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Quality Inspection Stock:
  
  Go to the transaction code MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock levels and see which materials are in quality inspection.
  Identify the materials that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Clear Quality Inspection Stock:
  
  If the stock is no longer needed, you can either:
  
  Transfer the stock to unrestricted stock using transaction code MB1B (Transfer Posting) or MIGO (Goods Movement).
  Reject the stock if it does not meet quality standards, using the appropriate movement type (e.g., 551 for scrapping).
  
  
  Ensure that the stock is processed correctly to clear the quality inspection status.
  
  
  
  Adjust Period Closing:
  
  If you are trying to close a period, ensure that all quality inspection stocks are resolved before proceeding with the period closing.
  You may need to consult with your finance team to ensure that all necessary adjustments are made.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the handling of quality inspection stock aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on handling quality inspection stock and period closing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  Movement Types:
  
  551: Scrapping
  553: Transfer to unrestricted stock
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM452 error and manage your quality inspection stock effectively. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.