When should this issue be escalated?

- The package is scheduled for same-day dispensary movement and still lacks the required status. - The COA exists but is tied to the wrong package or source record. - Potential hold, recall, or formal compliance review is needed. Admin review or admin rights may be required for this step.

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Metrc Package Cannot Transfer to a Dispensary Without the Required Testing Status

Troubleshoot New York package-transfer blocks when finished goods are not tied to the required TestPassed or RetestPassed state before dispensary movement. This troubleshooting guide is mirrored from the Support Portal knowledge base for quick access in Corporate Tech Fixes.

Severity: HighAdmin Required

Estimated Fix Time

15-30 min

Access Level

Admin Required

Total Steps

Author & Verification

Tamem J

IT Solutions Engineer

Last reviewed: May 11, 2026

Runbooks and troubleshooting guides are reviewed for enterprise-safe usage and avoid security bypass patterns.

• Enterprise Microsoft 365 Administration
• Endpoint Management (Intune, Jamf, Kandji)
• Identity & Access (Entra ID, Okta)

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• Enterprise Microsoft 365 Administration
• Endpoint Management (Intune, Jamf, Kandji)
• Identity & Access (Entra ID, Okta)

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Step-by-Step Resolution

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1
Symptoms
Info
Recommended validation or troubleshooting step
- A package can move through earlier workflow steps but is blocked from dispensary transfer. - The operator cannot find the expected testing status on the final package. - The team has a COA or test result but the package still does not show the right disposition.
2
Likely Causes
Info
Recommended validation or troubleshooting step
- The package was never tied to the correct final-form test result. - A virtual sample, retest, or corrected lab result was not connected to the package. - The tested source material and the finished package no longer line up in the state record.
3
Confirm scope, user impact, and reproduction
Info
Recommended validation or troubleshooting step
Document whether the issue affects one user, multiple users, or multiple devices. Confirm exact error messages, recent changes (password reset, update, network change), and whether the same issue reproduces in web vs desktop workflows where applicable.
4
Validate prerequisites and application/session state
Info
Recommended validation or troubleshooting step
Confirm the user is signed in with the correct corporate account, system time is accurate, network/VPN connectivity is stable, and the application is not running in offline or limited mode.
5
Run safe diagnostics from the Commands section
Info
Recommended validation or troubleshooting step
Use the command snippets below to collect non-destructive diagnostics. Capture output in the ticket when escalation may be required. Avoid deleting profiles, cached credentials, or managed app data unless the runbook or admin approval explicitly allows it.
6
Apply safe remediation steps
Info
Recommended validation or troubleshooting step
- Verify the exact package ID being transferred and compare it to the package referenced by the test result or COA. - Coordinate with the upstream operator or lab workflow owner to attach the correct result before initiating dispensary transfer. - Use the approved retest or corrected-result path rather than shipping inventory under the wrong status. - Hold the package until the final package state and test status align.
7
Escalate when access, policy, or security controls are involved
Warning
Review carefully before proceeding
- The package is scheduled for same-day dispensary movement and still lacks the required status. - The COA exists but is tied to the wrong package or source record. - Potential hold, recall, or formal compliance review is needed.
Admin review or admin rights may be required for this step.

Capture testing-state details (Admin Required)

Command

Includes a copyable command block

Command

# Package UID:
# Current package status:
# Expected testing status:
# Lab / COA reference number:
# Upstream source package or batch:
# Screenshot the package detail and testing panel.

9
When to Escalate to IT / Security
Warning
Review carefully before proceeding
- The package is scheduled for same-day dispensary movement and still lacks the required status. - The COA exists but is tied to the wrong package or source record. - Potential hold, recall, or formal compliance review is needed.