How To Fix W4022 - &: & WM stock transfer (to material) exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 022

• Message text: &: & WM stock transfer (to material) exists

What causes this issue?

A (warehouse management) stock transfer document still exists for the
material.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete the WM stock transfer document for the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4022 - &: & WM stock transfer (to material) exists ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4022 & : & WM stock transfer (to material) exists
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP Warehouse Management (WM) when you try to perform a goods movement or material document posting, but there is already an existing WM stock transfer related to the same material that has not yet been completed or confirmed.
  In other words, the system detects that a previous WM stock transfer (transfer posting or transfer order) involving the same material is still open or in process. This can happen if a transfer order has been created but not yet confirmed, or if the stock transfer is partially processed.
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  You try to post a goods movement (e.g., transfer posting, goods issue, or goods receipt) for a material.
  The system checks WM stock and finds an open transfer order or transfer posting for the same material.
  Since the previous transfer is not yet completed, the system issues this warning to prevent inconsistencies or double postings.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Open Transfer Orders:
  
  Use transaction LT23 (Display Transfer Order) or LT24 (List Transfer Orders) to find any open or partially confirmed transfer orders for the material.
  Confirm or cancel these transfer orders as appropriate.
  
  
  
  Confirm Transfer Orders:
  
  If transfer orders are open, confirm them using LT12 (Confirm Transfer Order).
  Once confirmed, the stock transfer is completed and the warning should no longer appear.
  
  
  
  Cancel or Delete Incorrect Transfer Orders:
  
  If the transfer order was created by mistake, cancel it using LT15 (Delete Transfer Order).
  
  
  
  Check Stock in WM:
  
  Use LX03 (Display Inventory) to check the stock situation in WM for the material.
  Ensure that the stock is consistent and no discrepancies exist.
  
  
  
  Coordinate with Warehouse Team:
  
  Sometimes, the issue arises due to delays or errors in warehouse processing.
  Communicate with warehouse personnel to ensure all transfer orders are processed timely.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning message (W4022), so it may not block the transaction but indicates a potential issue.
  Ignoring this warning can lead to stock inconsistencies between WM and Inventory Management (IM).
  Proper handling of transfer orders and confirmations is crucial for accurate stock management.
  The message text usually looks like:
  
  W4022 & : & WM stock transfer (to material) exists
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Existing open or unconfirmed WM stock transfer for the material.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning issued to prevent inconsistent stock postings.
  
  
  Solution
  Check, confirm, or cancel open transfer orders using LT23, LT12, LT15, LT24 transactions.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  LT12, LT15, LT23, LT24, LX03
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!