How To Fix PK421 - Stock correction was carried out, no transfer order number confirmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Stock correction was carried out, no transfer order number confirmed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK421 - Stock correction was carried out, no transfer order number confirmed ?

  The SAP error message PK421 ("Stock correction was carried out, no transfer order number confirmed") typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics execution. This error indicates that a stock correction has been made, but there is no corresponding transfer order (TO) number that has been confirmed for that stock movement. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Stock Correction: A stock correction was performed, which may have been done manually or through a transaction that adjusts stock levels without a corresponding transfer order.
  Missing Transfer Order: The system expects a transfer order to be confirmed for the stock movement, but it is either missing or not properly linked to the stock correction.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a transfer order to be confirmed for certain stock movements, and these settings may not be aligned with the current process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transfer Order: Verify if a transfer order was created for the stock movement. If it was created, ensure that it has been confirmed. You can check this in the SAP system using transaction codes like LT03 (Create Transfer Order) or LT12 (Confirm Transfer Order).
  
  
  Recreate Transfer Order: If no transfer order exists, you may need to create a new transfer order for the stock movement that corresponds to the stock correction.
  
  
  Review Stock Correction Process: Ensure that the stock correction process is being followed correctly. If stock corrections are being made without the necessary transfer orders, consider adjusting the process to include the creation of transfer orders.
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to inventory management and transfer orders. There may be specific settings that enforce the requirement for transfer orders.
  
  
  Transaction Logs: Check transaction logs for any errors or warnings that may provide additional context on why the transfer order was not created or confirmed.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Look for relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  LT03: Create Transfer Order
  LT12: Confirm Transfer Order
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the stock correction has the necessary authorizations to create and confirm transfer orders.
  Training and Documentation: Provide training for users on the correct procedures for stock corrections and the importance of transfer orders in the inventory management process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK421 error and ensure that stock corrections are properly managed within your SAP system.