How To Fix W4019 - &: & WM transfer requirement exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 019

• Message text: &: & WM transfer requirement exists

What causes this issue?

A WM transfer order still exists for the material.

System Response

The material cannot be deleted or archived.

How to fix this error?

Delete the WM transfer order. Then you will be able to delete the
material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4019 - &: & WM transfer requirement exists ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W4019:
  
  SAP Error Message: W4019 & : & WM transfer requirement exists
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The message W4019 typically appears in Warehouse Management (WM) processes and indicates that there is an existing transfer requirement (TR) for the material or stock in question. 
  A transfer requirement is an internal document in WM that requests the movement of stock from one storage location to another (e.g., from the goods receipt area to the warehouse bin). The presence of an existing transfer requirement means that the system has already generated a request to move the stock, and this request has not yet been processed or confirmed.
  This message usually occurs when you try to create a new transfer requirement or perform a related WM activity, but the system detects that there is already an open transfer requirement for the same material or stock.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Trying to post a goods movement (e.g., goods receipt, transfer posting) when a transfer requirement for the same stock is still open.
  Attempting to create a new transfer order or transfer requirement while an existing one is not yet processed.
  Stock is blocked or reserved due to an open transfer requirement.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Existing Transfer Requirements:
  
  Use transaction LT22 (Display Transfer Requirement) or LT23 to check for open transfer requirements related to the material or stock.
  Identify the existing transfer requirement number(s).
  
  
  
  Process or Delete the Transfer Requirement:
  
  If the transfer requirement is valid and needs to be processed, create a transfer order (using LT01) to confirm the movement.
  If the transfer requirement is obsolete or incorrect, you may need to delete or cancel it. This can be done via transaction LT22 or by using appropriate cancellation transactions, depending on your system setup.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Status:
  
  Verify the stock status in WM and Inventory Management (IM) to ensure no inconsistencies.
  Use transactions like LX02 (Stock Overview in WM) or MB52 (Stock Overview in IM).
  
  
  
  Coordinate with Warehouse Team:
  
  Sometimes, the transfer requirement is pending due to operational delays. Coordinate with warehouse personnel to confirm the status of the transfer.
  
  
  
  System Checks:
  
  If the transfer requirement is stuck due to system errors, consider running consistency checks or consulting SAP support.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transfer Requirement (TR): An internal document in WM that triggers the creation of transfer orders.
  
  
  Transfer Order (TO): The document used to execute the physical movement of stock in the warehouse.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  LT22 - Display Transfer Requirement
  LT23 - Display Transfer Requirement by Material
  LT01 - Create Transfer Order
  LT10 - Create Transfer Order for TR
  LX02 - WM Stock Overview
  MB52 - Stock Overview in IM
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to transfer requirements and warehouse management for specific system versions.
  Refer to SAP WM module documentation for detailed process flows.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The W4019 warning indicates that a transfer requirement already exists for the stock/material you are trying to process. You need to either process or clear the existing transfer requirement before proceeding with new warehouse movements.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice!