How To Fix MM458 - &: & physical inventory ind. set for unrestricted-use stock in foll. year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 458

• Message text: &: & physical inventory ind. set for unrestricted-use stock in foll. year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM458 - &: & physical inventory ind. set for unrestricted-use stock in foll. year ?

  The SAP error message MM458 indicates that there is an issue with the physical inventory indicator set for unrestricted-use stock in the following year. This error typically arises during the physical inventory process when the system detects that the inventory indicator is not correctly configured for the specified stock type or period.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The physical inventory indicator may not be set up correctly for the unrestricted-use stock in the following fiscal year.
  Timing Issues: The error can occur if the physical inventory is being processed for a period that is not open or if the stock is not available for counting in the specified period.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or parameters that restrict the ability to perform physical inventory for the next fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and navigate to the relevant settings for physical inventory.
  Ensure that the physical inventory indicator is correctly set for unrestricted-use stock for the following year.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year is open for the period you are trying to perform the physical inventory.
  Check the settings in the financial accounting module to confirm that the periods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Inventory Count:
  
  If you are trying to perform a physical inventory count for a future period, consider adjusting your process to count in the current period or ensure that the future period is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on handling physical inventory indicators and stock types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MI01 (Create Physical Inventory Document), MI02 (Change Physical Inventory Document), and MI03 (Display Physical Inventory Document) to manage physical inventory processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM458 error and successfully manage your physical inventory processes in SAP.