How To Fix W6013 - Restricted-use stock exists for material & in plant & / &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W6 - Messages for Empties Stock Overview

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Restricted-use stock exists for material & in plant & / &

What causes this issue?

Stocks exist for at least one of the following stock types:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Stock in quality inspection
Blocked stock
Restricted-use stock

System Response

How to fix this error?

You must first post this stock to the unrestricted-use stock. Then you
can have the system create a transfer posting for the tied empties
stock.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W6013 - Restricted-use stock exists for material & in plant & / & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W6013 - Restricted-use stock exists for material & in plant & / &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that there is restricted-use stock available for the specified material in the given plant and storage location. Restricted-use stock is stock that is not freely available for unrestricted use, often due to quality issues, inspection status, or other restrictions.
  The system is alerting you that the material you are trying to process (e.g., issue, transfer, or consume) has some quantity in restricted-use stock, which might affect the availability or the way the stock can be used.
  
  When does this message occur?
  
  When you try to perform a goods movement or reservation for a material that has restricted-use stock.
  During stock availability checks or when confirming stock quantities.
  When trying to consume or issue stock without considering the stock type.
  
  
  Implications:
  
  Restricted-use stock cannot be used for production or sales until it is either released or moved to unrestricted stock.
  You need to be aware of the stock status to avoid issues in production or delivery.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  Check Stock Overview:
  
  Use transaction MMBE or MB52 to check the stock situation of the material.
  Look specifically at the stock types: Unrestricted, Quality Inspection, Blocked, and Restricted-use stock.
  
  
  
  Inspect the Restricted-Use Stock:
  
  Identify why the stock is restricted (e.g., quality inspection, quarantine).
  Check if the stock can be released or if it needs further processing.
  
  
  
  Release or Transfer Stock:
  
  If the stock is quality inspected and approved, perform a stock transfer from restricted-use to unrestricted stock.
  Use transaction MB1B (Transfer Posting) or MIGO with movement type 321 (Quality Inspection to Unrestricted) or 322 (Blocked to Unrestricted), depending on the stock status.
  
  
  
  Adjust Your Process:
  
  If you intend to use restricted stock, ensure your process allows it (some processes do not allow consumption of restricted stock).
  Alternatively, adjust your reservation or goods movement to use unrestricted stock only.
  
  
  
  Consult Quality Management (QM) Team:
  
  If the stock is restricted due to quality issues, coordinate with QM to resolve the status.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Stock Types in SAP:
  
  Unrestricted-use stock (available for use)
  Quality inspection stock (under inspection)
  Blocked stock (not available for use)
  Restricted-use stock (limited use, often due to quality or other restrictions)
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MMBE - Stock Overview
  MB52 - List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MIGO - Goods Movement
  MB1B - Transfer Posting
  QA32 - Quality Inspection Lot Processing
  
  
  
  Movement Types:
  
  321 - Quality Inspection to Unrestricted
  322 - Blocked to Unrestricted
  309 - Unrestricted to Restricted-use (if needed)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W6013 is a reminder that restricted-use stock exists for the material in the specified plant/storage location. You should verify the stock status and either release the restricted stock or adjust your process to use unrestricted stock to avoid issues in material availability and usage.
  
  If you need further assistance with a specific transaction or scenario, feel free to ask!