MBAL - Material Documents: Read Archive

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: MBAL

  Description: Material Documents: Read Archive

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

  Menu Path:

  • Logistics > Materials Management > Inventory Management > Environment > List Displays > Archived Material Documents
  • Logistics > Materials Management > Returnable packaging logistics > Environment > General Inventory Management > Environment > List Displays > Archived Material Documents
  • Logistics > Logistics Execution > JIT Outbound > Environment > Inventory Management > Environment > List Displays > Archived Material Documents
  • Logistics > Logistics Execution > JIT Inbound > Environment > Inventory Management > Environment > List Displays > Archived Material Documents
  • Logistics > Production > Kanban > Environment > Inventory Management > Environment > List Displays > Archived Material Documents
  • Information Systems > General Report Selection > Materials Management > Inventory Management > Material Documents: Read Archive

• • Program:

    Screen: 0

    Authorization Object:

  • Development Package: MB

    Package Description: Application development R/3 inventory management

    Parent Package: APPL

  • Module/Component: MM-IM

    Description: Inventory Management

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• SAP Tcode: MBAL - Material Documents: Read Archive

  
  Overview:
  The SAP transaction code MBAL is used to read archived material documents. It allows users to view and analyze archived material documents, such as goods receipts, goods issues, and stock transfers. This transaction code is part of the Materials Management (MM) module in the SAP system. 
  
  Functionality: 
  MBAL enables users to view archived material documents in the SAP system. It provides a detailed overview of the document, including the document number, date, and type. Additionally, it allows users to view the document’s line items and associated data. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  To use MBAL, follow these steps 
  1. Enter the transaction code MBAL in the command field. 
  2. Select the “Archive” radio button. 
  3. Enter the document number or range of documents you wish to view. 
  4. Click “Execute” to display the archived material documents. 
  5. To view a specific document, double-click on its line item in the list of documents displayed. 
  6. To view line items for a specific document, click on the “Line Items” tab at the bottom of the screen. 
  7. To exit MBAL, click on “Back” or “Cancel” at the top of the screen. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is recommended that users familiarize themselves with other related SAP transactions before using MBAL, such as MB51 (Material Documents List Display) and MIGO (Goods Movement). Additionally, users should be aware that MBAL only displays archived material documents; it does not allow users to edit or delete them.