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