How To Fix W4011 - &: & quant exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 EWM.
  
  
  Implications:
  
  This is a warning (W), not an error, so the system allows the transaction to proceed but alerts the user.
  It helps prevent unnecessary creation of multiple quants for the same stock, which can complicate inventory management.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  Review the quant details:
  
  Check the existing quant in the system for the material, batch, and storage location to understand the current stock situation.
  
  
  Allow the system to merge quants:
  
  In many cases, SAP will merge the quantities into the existing quant automatically after the warning.
  
  
  Adjust your process if needed:  
  
  If you intended to create a separate quant (e.g., for a different batch or special stock indicator), verify that all key characteristics are correctly specified.
  If the quant should be separate but the system finds it identical, check if any characteristics are missing or incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  
  Ignore the warning if appropriate:
  
  Since it is a warning, you can proceed with the posting if the stock situation is correct.
  
  
  Check configuration:
  
  In some cases, the behavior can be influenced by customizing in Inventory Management or Warehouse Management settings related to quant creation and merging.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quant: The smallest stock unit in SAP WM/EWM representing a quantity of material with the same characteristics.
  Material Master: Ensure batch and other relevant data are correctly maintained.
  Transaction Codes: MB1A, MB1B, MIGO, LT01, LT10, etc., where goods movements and quant postings occur.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues or updates related to quant handling and message W4011.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempt to create a quant that already exists for the same material and batch in the same storage location.
  Solution: Review and confirm stock details; allow SAP to merge quantities; proceed with posting if correct.
  Message Type: Warning (W), not an error.
  
  
  If you need more specific guidance, please provide the transaction or process where the message occurs, and the material/batch details.