How To Fix MM491 - &: & stock in quality inspection exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 491

• Message text: &: & stock in quality inspection exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM491 - &: & stock in quality inspection exists ?

  The SAP error message MM491, which states "Stock in quality inspection exists," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a goods movement (such as a transfer or a goods issue) for materials that are currently in the quality inspection stock. This situation arises when materials have been received but have not yet been released from quality inspection.
  Cause:
  
  Quality Inspection Stock: The material is in the quality inspection stock, which means it has been received but is pending quality checks.
  Goods Movement Restrictions: SAP restricts certain goods movements for materials that are still under quality inspection to ensure that only materials that have passed quality checks are moved or used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM491 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Inspect the Stock: Check the quality inspection stock to see if the materials have been inspected and whether they have passed or failed the quality checks.
  
  You can use transaction code MB52 or MB5T to view stock levels and statuses.
  
  
  
  Release the Stock: If the materials have passed inspection, you can release them from quality inspection stock to unrestricted stock.
  
  Use transaction code QA32 or QA11 to record the inspection results and release the stock.
  If the materials failed inspection, you may need to take appropriate actions (e.g., return to vendor, scrap, etc.).
  
  
  
  Perform the Goods Movement: Once the stock has been released from quality inspection, you can proceed with the desired goods movement.
  
  
  Check for Open Inspection Lots: If there are open inspection lots that need to be processed, ensure that they are completed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: This error is related to the Quality Management module in SAP, which handles the inspection and quality control processes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA32: Change Inspection Lot
  QA11: Record Results
  MB52: List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MB5T: Stock in Transit
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform quality inspections and goods movements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM491 error and proceed with your goods movement in SAP.