How To Fix MM474 - &: & blocked stock exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 474

• Message text: &: & blocked stock exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM474 - &: & blocked stock exists ?

  The SAP error message MM474: "Blocked stock exists" typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires the stock to be available, but there is blocked stock for the material in question. Blocked stock refers to inventory that is not available for use due to various reasons, such as quality issues, pending inspections, or other restrictions.
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Stock: The material has been marked as blocked in the inventory, which prevents it from being used in transactions.
  Quality Inspection: The stock may be under quality inspection and cannot be used until it passes the inspection.
  Stock Transfer: There may be ongoing stock transfer processes that involve blocked stock.
  Inventory Management Settings: Certain settings in inventory management may lead to stock being blocked.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM474 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Blocked Stock:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock status of the material. Look for the quantity in the "Blocked Stock" category.
  
  
  
  Release Blocked Stock:
  
  If the stock is blocked due to quality inspection, you may need to perform a quality inspection and then release the stock if it passes.
  If the stock is blocked for other reasons, you may need to adjust the stock status using transaction code MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) or MB1B (Transfer Posting) to move it to unrestricted stock.
  
  
  
  Adjust Inventory:
  
  If the blocked stock is no longer needed, you can consider adjusting the inventory to remove the blocked status. This can be done through appropriate inventory transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Quality Management:
  
  If the blocked stock is related to quality issues, consult with the quality management team to understand the reason for the blockage and the necessary steps to resolve it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to inventory management and blocked stock to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing stock types and handling blocked stock.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify stock statuses in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MM474 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.