How To Fix W4050 - &: & physical inventory blocking indicator is set

W4050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 050

• Message text: &: & physical inventory blocking indicator is set

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?

Carry out a physical inventory for this material in the respective
plant and storage location. You can then archive the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4050 - &: & physical inventory blocking indicator is set ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4050 & : & physical inventory blocking indicator is set
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the material or batch you are trying to process has the Physical Inventory Blocking Indicator set in the system. This indicator is used to block the material from being used in certain transactions because a physical inventory count is planned or ongoing.
  
  The blocking indicator prevents goods movements (such as goods issue, goods receipt, transfer postings) for the material or batch.
  It ensures data consistency during physical inventory procedures by preventing changes to stock quantities.
  
  
  Where is this indicator set?
  
  The Physical Inventory Blocking Indicator can be set at the material master level or batch level.
  It is maintained in the material master record under the Inventory Management view or in batch master data.
  It can also be set automatically or manually during the physical inventory process.
  
  
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