How To Fix QA082 - Material doc. cancellation not possible since insp. stock transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Material doc. cancellation not possible since insp. stock transferred

What causes this issue?

The material document item cannot be canceled because the stock for the
corresponding inspection lot &V1& has been transferred from plant &V2&
to plant &V3& since the material document was created.

System Response

The system cannot continue with processing.

How to fix this error?

Arrange for the stock transfer performed in QM from plant &V2& to plant
&V3& to be reversed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA082 - Material doc. cancellation not possible since insp. stock transferred ?

  The SAP error message QA082 indicates that a material document cancellation is not possible because the inspection stock has been transferred. This typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes within SAP, where materials are subject to inspection before they can be used in production or sold.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to cancel a material document (such as a goods receipt) for a material that has already had its inspection stock transferred to unrestricted stock or another stock type. The system prevents the cancellation because it would disrupt the integrity of the inventory and quality management processes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Stock Status: Verify the status of the inspection stock for the material in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) or MMBE (Stock Overview) to see the stock types.
  
  
  Transfer Stock Back: If the inspection stock has been transferred to unrestricted stock, you may need to reverse that transfer. This can be done using the appropriate movement type (e.g., 321 for transferring stock from unrestricted to quality inspection).
  
  
  Cancel the Material Document: Once the inspection stock is back in the quality inspection stock, you can attempt to cancel the material document again using transaction MBST.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or transactions that might be preventing the cancellation. This includes checking for open purchase orders, production orders, or any other related documents.
  
  
  Consult with Quality Management: If you are unsure about the implications of reversing stock or canceling documents, consult with your quality management team to ensure compliance with quality processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Movement Types: Familiarize yourself with the relevant movement types in SAP for stock transfers and cancellations. Common movement types include:
  
  101: Goods receipt
  321: Transfer from quality inspection to unrestricted stock
  102: Goods receipt reversal
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MBST: Cancel Material Document
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the processes align with your organization's policies.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA082 error and successfully manage your material documents in SAP.