How To Fix MM627 - Inflation data cannot be changed at the moment

MM627 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 627

• Message text: Inflation data cannot be changed at the moment

What causes this issue?

You wanted to maintain inflation data. However, this is not possible
for one of the following reasons:
Valuation data is already being processed by another user
The stocks have changed, for example, due to a goods movement, since
you accessed the material master record.
INCLUDE SHAREDLOCK OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the inflation data later.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM627 - Inflation data cannot be changed at the moment ?

  The SAP error message MM627, which states "Inflation data cannot be changed at the moment," typically occurs in the context of material management, particularly when dealing with material master data or inventory valuation. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Locked Data: The inflation data may be locked due to ongoing processes, such as a period-end closing or a batch job that is currently running.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the inflation data.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may prevent changes to inflation data during specific periods or under certain conditions.
  Data Consistency: The system may have detected inconsistencies in the data that prevent changes from being made.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Verify if there are any ongoing processes that might be locking the inflation data. You can check transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries)