How To Fix W4053 - &: & physical inventory indicator is set for restricted-use stock

W4053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 053

• Message text: &: & physical inventory indicator is set for restricted-use stock

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?

INCLUDE W4 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4053 - &: & physical inventory indicator is set for restricted-use stock ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4053 & : & physical inventory indicator is set for restricted-use stock
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs during physical inventory processing or related stock transactions when the system detects that the physical inventory indicator is set for stock that is classified as restricted-use stock.
  
  Restricted-use stock refers to stock that is not freely available for unrestricted use, often because it is blocked, under quality inspection, or reserved for a specific purpose.
  The physical inventory indicator is a flag that marks stock for inclusion in a physical inventory count.
  The warning indicates a mismatch or a special condition where the system is alerting you that the stock you are trying to count or process physically is flagged as restricted-use, which may require special handling or confirmation.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During physical inventory document creation or posting.
  When trying to post goods movements involving restricted-use stock