How To Fix PK454 - Physical withdrawal only allowed for unrestricted-use material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 454

• Message text: Physical withdrawal only allowed for unrestricted-use material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK454 - Physical withdrawal only allowed for unrestricted-use material ?

  The SAP error message PK454 ("Physical withdrawal only allowed for unrestricted-use material") typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material movements within the SAP system. This error indicates that you are trying to perform a physical withdrawal (such as a goods issue or transfer) for a material that is not classified as unrestricted-use.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to withdraw or move a material that is in a stock type that does not allow for physical withdrawals. In SAP, materials can be in different stock types, such as:
  
  Unrestricted stock
  Quality inspection stock
  Blocked stock
  Stock in transit
  
  If the material is in quality inspection or blocked stock, for example, you will not be able to perform a physical withdrawal until the stock is moved to unrestricted stock.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Type: Verify the stock type of the material you are trying to withdraw. You can do this by using transaction code MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  
  
  Transfer Stock: If the material is in quality inspection or blocked stock, you will need to transfer it to unrestricted stock. This can be done using the following transactions:
  
  Transfer from Quality Inspection to Unrestricted: Use transaction code QA32 to release the stock from quality inspection.
  Transfer from Blocked Stock to Unrestricted: Use transaction code MB1B (Transfer Posting) to move the stock from blocked to unrestricted.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is not subject to any restrictions or holds that would prevent it from being withdrawn.
  
  
  Consult with Inventory Management: If you are unsure about the stock status or how to proceed, consult with your inventory management team or SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Stock Types: Familiarize yourself with the different stock types in SAP and their implications for inventory management.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data to ensure that the material is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions on its usage.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on stock management and material movements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK454 error and successfully perform the desired material withdrawal.