How To Fix MM628 - The field cannot be changed at the moment due to a goods movement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 628

• Message text: The field cannot be changed at the moment due to a goods movement

What causes this issue?

You wanted to change a valuation-relevant field or an
inventory-management-relevant field. However, a goods movement has been
carried out since you accessed the material master record. As a result,
the field you want to change is locked.
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System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the field later when no goods movements are being entered for
the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM628 - The field cannot be changed at the moment due to a goods movement ?

  The SAP error message MM628 ("The field cannot be changed at the moment due to a goods movement") typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when you attempt to change certain fields in a material document or related transaction that is currently locked due to an ongoing goods movement. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to edit a purchase order, material document, or inventory record that is being processed or has been recently processed.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Goods Movement: The most common cause is that there is an active goods movement (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer posting) that is locking the document or field you are trying to change.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being in the process of being posted or already posted.
  Field Restrictions: Certain fields are restricted from being changed once a goods movement has been initiated to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Active Goods Movements: Verify if there are any ongoing goods movements related to the document you are trying to change. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction logs or document flow.
  Wait for Completion: If there is an ongoing goods movement, you may need to wait until it is completed before attempting to make changes.
  Review Document Status: Ensure that the document is not in a status that prohibits changes. If it is, you may need to reverse or cancel the goods movement if appropriate.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MIGO (Goods Movement) to check the status of the document and any related movements.
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you are unsure about the status of the goods movement or how to proceed, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIGO, MB1A, MB1B, and MB1C for goods movements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the document in question.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling goods movements and related error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MM628 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.