How To Fix MM479 - &: & physical inventory indicator set for unrestricted-use stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 479

• Message text: &: & physical inventory indicator set for unrestricted-use stock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM479 - &: & physical inventory indicator set for unrestricted-use stock ?

  The SAP error message MM479 indicates that there is a physical inventory indicator set for unrestricted-use stock. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a physical inventory count or adjustment, but the system has detected that the stock in question is marked for physical inventory, which can lead to inconsistencies in stock levels.
  Cause:
  
  Physical Inventory Indicator: The stock in question has been marked with a physical inventory indicator, which means it is being counted or adjusted in a physical inventory process.
  Stock Type: The error specifically mentions "unrestricted-use stock," which means that the stock is available for use but is currently flagged for physical inventory.
  Inventory Management Process: The error can arise during various inventory management processes, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory adjustments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM479 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Physical Inventory Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code MI03 (Display Physical Inventory Document) or MI04 (Change Physical Inventory Document) to check if there is an open physical inventory document for the stock in question.
  If there is an open document, you may need to complete the physical inventory process (count and post the results) before proceeding with other stock movements.
  
  
  
  Remove Physical Inventory Indicator:
  
  If the stock should not be included in a physical inventory count, you can remove the physical inventory indicator. This can be done through transaction MI02 (Change Physical Inventory Document) or by using the appropriate movement type to reverse the indicator.
  
  
  
  Post Inventory Count:
  
  If the physical inventory is complete, ensure that you post the inventory count using transaction MI07 (Post Inventory Count) to finalize the process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific procedures related to physical inventory in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MI01: Create Physical Inventory Document
  MI02: Change Physical Inventory Document
  MI03: Display Physical Inventory Document
  MI04: Change Physical Inventory Document
  MI07: Post Inventory Count
  
  
  
  Movement Types: Understand the movement types that are relevant to your inventory processes, as certain movement types may trigger the physical inventory indicator.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to physical inventory processes.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to physical inventory in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM479 error and continue with your inventory management tasks.