How To Fix W4011 - &: & quant exists

W4011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 011

• Message text: &: & quant exists

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delete the <DS:GLOS.3528ECF8E8AA5570E10000009B38F983>quant</>. You can
then archive the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4011 - &: & quant exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W4011 &: & quant exists
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears during inventory or material document postings in SAP. The message indicates that a quant (a specific quantity of material in a particular storage location or bin) already exists for the material and batch combination you are trying to post or move.
  In SAP Warehouse Management and Inventory Management, a quant represents a uniquely identifiable quantity of material with the same characteristics (material, batch, storage location, special stock, etc.). When you try to create or move stock that would result in a duplicate quant (same material, batch, storage location, and other key characteristics), SAP issues this warning.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During goods receipt or goods movement when the system tries to create a new quant but finds an existing quant with the same characteristics.
  During transfer postings or stock transfers within the warehouse.
  When splitting or merging stock quantities in WM or