How To Fix MM453 - &: & physical inventory blocking indicator is set

MM453 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 453

• Message text: &: & physical inventory blocking indicator is set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM453 - &: & physical inventory blocking indicator is set ?

  The SAP error message MM453 indicates that a physical inventory blocking indicator is set for a material, which prevents certain inventory transactions from being processed. This typically occurs when a physical inventory count is in progress or has been completed, and the system is configured to block any changes to the inventory for that material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Physical Inventory Process: The blocking indicator is set when a physical inventory document is created for a material. This is to ensure that no changes are made to the inventory quantities during the counting process.
  Inventory Management Settings: The settings in the inventory management module may be configured to block transactions when a physical inventory is being conducted.
  Incomplete Physical Inventory: If the physical inventory process has not been completed or if there are discrepancies that need to be resolved, the blocking indicator may remain active.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Complete the Physical Inventory: If the physical inventory process is still ongoing, complete