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Message type: E = Error
Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation
Message number: 018
Message text: &: & WM quant exists or WM transfer requirement exists
A WM quant or a WM transfer requirement still exists for the material.
The material cannot be deleted or archived.
Delete the WM quant or WM transfer requirement.
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W4018
- &: & WM quant exists or WM transfer requirement exists ?SAP Error Message:
W4018: "& WM quant exists or WM transfer requirement exists"
Cause:
This warning message occurs in SAP Warehouse Management (WM) when you try to perform an operation (such as deletion or movement of a material document or stock) but there are still WM quants or WM transfer requirements (TRs) related to that material or document.
The system prevents certain operations (like deletion of material documents or stock adjustments) if these WM objects still exist, to avoid inconsistencies between Inventory Management (IM) and Warehouse Management (WM).
Check and clear WM quants:
Check and process WM Transfer Requirements:
Synchronize IM and WM stock:
After clearing WM quants and TRs:
Summary:
The W4018 warning indicates that warehouse stock (quants) or pending warehouse movements (transfer requirements) exist, blocking the requested operation. To resolve, identify and clear these WM objects before proceeding.
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