How To Fix MM461 - &: & stock in quality inspection exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 461

• Message text: &: & stock in quality inspection exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM461 - &: & stock in quality inspection exists ?

  The SAP error message MM461, which states "Stock in quality inspection exists," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a goods movement (such as a goods receipt, transfer posting, or stock transfer) for materials that have stock currently in the quality inspection stock type. This situation can arise in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to move stock that is still undergoing quality checks.
  Cause:
  
  Quality Inspection Stock: The material is in the quality inspection stock type (Q stock) and cannot be moved until it has been released or rejected.
  Incomplete Quality Inspection: The quality inspection process has not been completed, and the stock is still pending inspection results.
  Stock Type Restrictions: Certain transactions may not be allowed on stock that is in quality inspection.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM461 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Status:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE to check the stock status of the material. Look for the quantity in the quality inspection stock.
  
  
  
  Complete Quality Inspection:
  
  If the stock is in quality inspection, you need to complete the quality inspection process. This can be done using transaction code QA32 or QA11 to record the results and either accept or reject the stock.
  
  
  
  Transfer Stock:
  
  If the stock is accepted, you can transfer it from quality inspection stock to unrestricted stock using transaction code MB1B (Transfer Posting) or MIGO (Goods Movement).
  
  
  
  Adjust Inventory:
  
  If the stock needs to be rejected, you can use the appropriate transaction to move it to blocked stock or scrap it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for quality management and stock types is set up correctly in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Management (QM): Understanding the quality management module in SAP can help you manage stock in quality inspection more effectively.
  Stock Types: Familiarize yourself with different stock types in SAP (unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) and their implications for inventory management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  QA32: Change Quality Inspection Lot
  QA11: Record Results for Inspection Lot
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM461 error and manage your stock in quality inspection effectively.