How To Fix QHU017 - Posting only to free or blocked stock due to missing goods receipt

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QHU - QM messages for processing inspection lots with HU's

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Posting only to free or blocked stock due to missing goods receipt

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QHU017 - Posting only to free or blocked stock due to missing goods receipt ?

  The SAP error message QHU017 indicates that a posting is only allowed to free or blocked stock because there is a missing goods receipt. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management and quality management processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with stock that is subject to quality inspection.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to post a goods movement (such as a transfer or a consumption) for stock that has not yet been received into the system through a goods receipt (GR). In other words, the system is preventing you from moving stock that is not officially recorded as received. This is often seen in scenarios where:
  
  Quality Inspection: The stock is in a quality inspection status, and the goods receipt has not been completed.
  Blocked Stock: The stock is blocked due to quality issues or other reasons, and you are trying to post to it without a proper goods receipt.
  Missing Goods Receipt: The goods receipt for the material has not been posted, or it has been posted incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QHU017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Goods Receipt: Ensure that a goods receipt has been posted for the material in question. You can do this by checking the material document in the system.
  
  Use transaction code MB03 to view the material document and confirm that the goods receipt exists.
  
  
  
  Post Goods Receipt: If the goods receipt has not been posted, you need to do so. Use transaction code MIGO to post the goods receipt for the relevant purchase order or delivery.
  
  
  Inspect Stock Status: Check the stock status of the material. You can use transaction code MMBE to see the stock overview and confirm whether the stock is in unrestricted, quality inspection, or blocked status.
  
  
  Quality Inspection Process: If the stock is in quality inspection, ensure that the inspection lot is processed and that the stock is either accepted or rejected. If accepted, the stock should be moved to unrestricted stock.
  
  
  Review Movement Types: Ensure that you are using the correct movement type for the transaction you are trying to perform. Some movement types are restricted to certain stock types.
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team: If you are unsure about the process or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in inventory management or quality management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  MB03: Display Material Document
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  
  
  
  Stock Types:
  
  Unrestricted Stock: Stock that is available for use.
  Quality Inspection Stock: Stock that is under inspection and cannot be used until the inspection is complete.
  Blocked Stock: Stock that is blocked for use due to various reasons (e.g., quality issues).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on goods movements, stock types, and quality management processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QHU017 error and successfully post your goods movement.