How To Fix O1096 - Open quantity exists for previous period (&-&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Open quantity exists for previous period (&-&)

What causes this issue?

An open quantity exists for a previous period &V2&, dependent on the
current system date &SYST-DATUM& and the assigned period(s) in the
quantity schedule.
&SYSTEM_RESPONSE& / &SYSTEM_MESSAGE&
This message is controlled by Table T160M and is used as additional
information, and is dependent on the message type indicator.
Space (no message appears).
"W": the information message appears only for contracts for the
conditions described, and as a message popup; for call-offs, a success
message appears without a popup (if no other messages have already been
collected).
"E": the information message appears for contracts and call-offs for
the conditions described (as a message popup).
If the valuation is not (set to) blank, this message appears during
calling the QS handling module if the current "valid to" date is in the
past and open quantities exist for the current quantity schedule.

How to fix this error?

Options:
Shift the open quantity for a previous period to another period in the
future or in the current period.
Post your follow-on document in a previous quantity schedule period.
Check the "valid from/to" in the document and in the quantity schedule.
Check the <DS:DE.OIA_SMENGE>reference documents</> and adjust the
follow-on documents or reduce the quantity in the current document/QS,
if necessary.
&REFERENCE&
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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1096 - Open quantity exists for previous period (&-&) ?

  The SAP error message O1096, which states "Open quantity exists for previous period (&-&)," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when there are open quantities that have not been fully processed or closed in a previous period. This can happen during various transactions, such as goods movements, inventory counts, or when trying to post documents that affect inventory.
  Cause:
  
  Open Quantities: There are open quantities in the previous period that have not been fully processed. This could be due to incomplete transactions, such as goods receipts or goods issues that were not finalized.
  Period Closing: The system is trying to perform an operation that requires the previous period to be closed, but there are still open items that prevent this.
  Inventory Management Settings: Configuration settings in inventory management may not allow postings to be made if there are open quantities in prior periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Open Quantities: Check the inventory management documents for the previous period to identify any open quantities. You can use transaction codes like MB5B (Stock on Posting Date) or MB51 (Material Document List) to analyze the open items.
  Complete Transactions: Ensure that all transactions related to the open quantities are completed. This may involve posting goods movements, clearing stock discrepancies, or finalizing inventory counts.
  Close the Period: Once all open quantities are addressed, you can proceed to close the previous period. This is typically done through the transaction code MMPV (Change Posting Period).
  Consult with Finance: If the issue persists, consult with your finance team to ensure that there are no accounting-related issues that might be causing the open quantities.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the inventory management module to ensure that they align with your business processes and allow for the necessary postings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB5B, MB51, MMPV, and others that can help you analyze and resolve inventory issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions specific to your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed procedures on handling inventory management and period closing processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the O1096 error and implement a solution to resolve it.