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

SAP Term: blocked stock returns

• Component: MM-IM

• Component Name: Inventory Management

• Description: The stock of materials returned by customers subject to conditional acceptance by the receiving enterprise. Blocked returns are not valuated or part of "unrestricted-use" stock.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Blocked stock returns are a feature of SAP Inventory Management (MM-IM) that allows users to block stock returns from being processed. This feature is useful for preventing the return of goods that have already been sold or shipped, or for blocking the return of goods that are not in stock. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use blocked stock returns, users must first set up a blocking indicator in the material master record. This indicator can be used to block all returns for a particular material, or it can be used to block returns for specific customers or vendors. Once the blocking indicator is set up, users can then enter the blocked stock return in the inventory management system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a blocking indicator, it is important to ensure that the correct customer or vendor is selected. Additionally, users should be aware that blocked stock returns cannot be reversed once they have been entered into the system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on blocked stock returns, please refer to SAP Help documentation on Inventory Management (MM-IM). Additionally, users may find it helpful to consult with their SAP support team for assistance with setting up and using blocked stock returns.