How To Fix QM179 - Material will be posted to blocked stock after the notification is saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Material will be posted to blocked stock after the notification is saved

What causes this issue?

The material is only posted to blocked stock, once the
notification has been saved.

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?

Save the notification so that the transfer posting occurs.
&Note&
If you cancel the processing of the notification, the transfer posting
does not take place.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM179 - Material will be posted to blocked stock after the notification is saved ?

  The SAP error message QM179 indicates that a material will be posted to blocked stock after a notification is saved. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when a quality notification is created for a material that has quality issues or is subject to inspection.
  Cause:
  The primary causes for this error message include:
  
  Quality Issues: The material in question may have been flagged for quality issues, which means it cannot be used until the issues are resolved.
  Blocked Stock Configuration: The material may be configured in such a way that it is automatically moved to blocked stock when certain conditions are met (e.g., quality notifications).
  Inspection Lot Status: If there is an inspection lot associated with the material that has not been cleared or has failed, the system may automatically block the stock.
  Stock Type Settings: The settings in the material master or the quality management configuration may dictate that materials with certain statuses are moved to blocked stock.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QM179 error, consider the following steps:
  
  Review Quality Notifications: Check the quality notification associated with the material to understand the specific issues that have been reported. Address any quality concerns as necessary.
  Inspect the Material: Conduct a physical inspection of the material to determine if it meets quality standards. If it does, you may need to clear the inspection lot or adjust the quality status.
  Check Material Master Settings: Review the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that the settings related to quality management and stock types are configured correctly.
  Release Blocked Stock: If the material is in blocked stock but has been cleared for use, you can manually move it back to unrestricted stock using the appropriate transaction (e.g., MB1B or MIGO).
  Consult with Quality Management Team: If you are unsure about the quality issues or how to resolve them, consult with your organization's quality management team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  QM01: Create Quality Notification
  QM02: Change Quality Notification
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to QM179 for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management processes to better understand how notifications and stock types interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the QM179 error and ensure that the material is appropriately managed within your SAP system.