How To Fix MM476 - &: & stock in quality inspection exists for previous period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 476

• Message text: &: & stock in quality inspection exists for previous period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM476 - &: & stock in quality inspection exists for previous period ?

  The SAP error message MM476, which states "Stock in quality inspection exists for previous period," typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when you attempt to perform a transaction that involves stock movements or inventory management, but there are quality inspection stocks that are still open from a previous period.
  Cause:
  
  Quality Inspection Stock: The error indicates that there are materials that are currently in quality inspection status, and these materials belong to a previous accounting period. This can happen if the quality inspection process has not been completed or if the stock has not been cleared from the quality inspection status.
  Period Closing: The error may also arise if you are trying to close a period in which there are still open quality inspection stocks. SAP requires that all quality inspection stocks be resolved before closing the period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Quality Inspection Stocks:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock status of the materials in question. Look for any stock that is in the "Quality Inspection" status.
  
  
  
  Complete Quality Inspection:
  
  If there are materials in quality inspection, you need to either:
  
  Post the results of the quality inspection using transaction code QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) or QA11 (Record Results) to clear the stock from quality inspection.
  Transfer the stock to unrestricted stock if the quality inspection is successful.
  Reject the stock if it does not meet quality standards.
  
  
  
  
  
  Clear Open Inspection Lots:
  
  Ensure that all inspection lots are either completed or deleted if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Check Period Closing:
  
  If you are trying to close a period, ensure that all quality inspection stocks are resolved before proceeding with the period closing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about how to handle specific materials or inspection lots, consult with your quality management or inventory management team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  QA32: Change Inspection Lot
  QA11: Record Results
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: Understanding how the QM module interacts with MM can help in managing quality inspection stocks effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM476 error and proceed with your inventory management tasks.