How To Fix PK446 - Variance from physical stock is &1 %

PK446 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Variance from physical stock is &1 %

What causes this issue?

The counted quantity entered differs from the physical stock by
&v1& %. This
variance exceeds the tolerance limit by &v2& %.
You define the tolerance limit setting in the IMG activity <LS>Define
Default Values</> (in Customizing, under Logistics Execution ->
Warehouse Management -> Activities -> Physical Inventory).

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?

Check whether your entry is correct or whether you have made a mistake.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PK446 - Details

• The SAP error message PK446, which states "Variance from physical stock is &1 %," typically occurs during the process of inventory management, particularly when performing a physical inventory count. This message indicates that there is a discrepancy between the physical stock counted and the stock recorded in the system, with the percentage variance being specified in the message.
  
  Cause:
  
  Physical Count Errors: The most common cause is human error during the physical counting process, such as miscounting items or misplacing them.
  System Updates: Changes in stock levels due to transactions (goods receipts, goods issues, etc.) that were not accounted for before the physical count was performed.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when recording the physical count in the system.
  Stock Adjustments: Previous adjustments or corrections that were not properly reflected in the system.
  Inventory Management Processes: Issues with the inventory management processes, such as not following the correct procedures for stock counting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Recheck Physical Count: Verify