How To Fix MM494 - &: & 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: 494

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM494 - &: & stock in quality inspection exists for previous period ?

  The SAP error message MM494 indicates that there is stock in quality inspection for a previous period, which prevents certain transactions from being processed. This error typically arises in the Materials Management (MM) module when you attempt to perform actions such as goods movements, inventory adjustments, or other inventory-related transactions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  There is stock that is still in the quality inspection (QI) status from a previous period.
  The system does not allow certain transactions to be processed if there are outstanding quality inspection stocks that have not been cleared or moved to unrestricted stock.
  The stock in quality inspection is preventing the closure of the previous period's inventory.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM494 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Quality Inspection Stock:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE (Stock Overview) to check the stock levels and see if there are any materials in quality inspection for the previous period.
  
  
  
  Clear Quality Inspection Stock:
  
  If there are materials in quality inspection, you need to either:
  
  Inspect and Release: Perform the quality inspection and then move the stock to unrestricted stock.
  Reject: If the stock does not meet quality standards, you may need to reject it and move it to scrap or another appropriate stock type.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction code QA32 to manage quality inspection lots and process them accordingly.
  You can also use MB1B or MIGO to perform stock transfers or adjustments as needed.
  
  
  
  Close Previous Period:
  
  Once all quality inspection stocks are cleared, you can proceed to close the previous period in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Quality Management (QM):
  
  If you are unsure about how to handle the quality inspection stock, consult with your Quality Management team for guidance on the appropriate actions to take.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Inspection Process: Understand the quality inspection process in SAP and how it affects inventory management.
  Inventory Management: Familiarize yourself with inventory management transactions and how they interact with quality inspection stocks.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on handling quality inspection stocks and related transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM494 error and proceed with your inventory transactions.