How To Fix MM462 - &: & unrestricted-use stock exists for previous period

MM462 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 462

• Message text: &: & unrestricted-use stock exists for previous period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM462 - &: & unrestricted-use stock exists for previous period ?

  The SAP error message MM462 indicates that there is unrestricted-use stock available for a previous period, which is causing issues with the posting of a new transaction. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management and can affect various processes such as goods movements, inventory adjustments, or financial postings.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to post a transaction (like a goods movement or inventory adjustment) that affects a period where there is still unrestricted stock available. SAP requires that all stock in previous periods be accounted for before allowing new postings to those periods. This is to ensure that inventory and financial records remain accurate and consistent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM462 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inventory Levels: Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock levels for the material in question. Look specifically for unrestricted stock in the previous period.
  
  
  Clear Unrestricted Stock: If there