What is blocked stock in SAP MM-IM - Inventory Management?

SAP Term: blocked stock

• Component: MM-IM

• Component Name: Inventory Management

• Description: The firm's own valuated stock of a material, which cannot be classed as "unrestricted" and should not be used. For the availability check, blocked stock counts as "not available." The stock type "blocked stock" should not be confused with the stock type "goods receipt GR blocked stock."

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• Key Concepts: 
  Blocked stock is a type of inventory in SAP that is not available for use or sale. It is typically used to reserve goods for a specific purpose, such as a customer order or a production order. Blocked stock can be created manually or automatically through the use of inventory control strategies.
  
  How to Use it: 
  In SAP, blocked stock can be created by setting the “Blocked” indicator in the material master record. This will prevent the material from being used in any transactions until the indicator is reset. Blocked stock can also be created automatically through the use of inventory control strategies, such as minimum/maximum levels, reorder points, and safety stocks.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating blocked stock manually, it is important to remember to reset the “Blocked” indicator when the material is no longer needed. This will ensure that the material is available for use or sale when needed. Additionally, it is important to monitor blocked stock levels regularly to ensure that they are not too high or too low.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on blocked stock in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_MM/6.0/en-US). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use and manage blocked stock in SAP.