How To Fix QM657 - Material is not posted to blocked stock in warehouse

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Material is not posted to blocked stock in warehouse

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM657 - Material is not posted to blocked stock in warehouse ?

  The SAP error message QM657 ("Material is not posted to blocked stock in warehouse") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is an attempt to post a material to blocked stock, but the system is unable to do so due to certain conditions not being met. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being moved to blocked stock. This could be due to quality inspection results or other restrictions.
  Stock Type Configuration: The configuration for stock types in the warehouse management system (WMS) may not allow for the material to be posted to blocked stock.
  Quality Inspection Lot: If there is an open quality inspection lot for the material, it may prevent the posting to blocked stock.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The settings in the warehouse management module may not be configured to allow for blocked stock postings for the specific material or storage location.
  Movement Type: The movement type used for the posting may not be configured correctly to allow for the transfer to blocked stock.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Status: Review the material status in the material master record. Ensure that it is not set to a status that would prevent it from being moved to blocked stock.
  Review Quality Inspection Lot: Check if there are any open quality inspection lots for the material. If so, resolve any issues with the inspection lot before attempting to post to blocked stock.
  Adjust Warehouse Management Settings: Verify the configuration settings in the warehouse management module to ensure that the material can be posted to blocked stock. This may involve checking the stock type settings and movement types.
  Use Correct Movement Type: Ensure that the correct movement type is being used for the posting. Movement types for blocked stock typically include 321 (Transfer posting to blocked stock) or similar.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to your organization's implementation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MB1B (Transfer Posting), or QA32 (Quality Inspection) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP QM and WM modules for further assistance.