How To Fix MM521 - &: & consignment stock exists

MM521 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 521

• Message text: &: & consignment stock exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM521 - &: & consignment stock exists ?

  The SAP error message MM521, which states "Consignment stock exists," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and procurement processes. This error indicates that there is consignment stock associated with the material you are trying to process, and certain operations cannot be completed until this stock is addressed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform actions such as:
  
  Deleting a material master record.
  Changing the status of a material.
  Performing a goods movement that is not allowed due to the presence of consignment stock.
  
  Consignment stock refers to inventory that is owned by a supplier but is held at the buyer's location. The buyer only pays for the stock when it is consumed or used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM521 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Consignment Stock:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE (Stock Overview) to check if there is any consignment stock for the material in question.
  If consignment stock exists, you will need to manage