How To Fix W4055 - &: & physical inventory indicator is set for whse stock in previous per.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 055

• Message text: &: & physical inventory indicator is set for whse stock in previous per.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4055 - &: & physical inventory indicator is set for whse stock in previous per. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4055 & : & physical inventory indicator is set for whse stock in previous per.
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the physical inventory indicator has already been set for warehouse stock in a previous period. In other words, the system has detected that a physical inventory count has been initiated or flagged for the stock in the warehouse for an earlier period, and you are now trying to set or post something that conflicts with this.
  This usually happens when:
  
  A physical inventory document or count has been created for the warehouse stock in a prior period.
  The system prevents changes or postings that could affect the stock quantities or values while a physical inventory is open or not yet closed.
  You are trying to post goods movements or inventory changes in a period where the physical inventory indicator is active.
  
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The physical inventory indicator is a flag in the system that marks stock as being counted or frozen for inventory purposes.
  If this indicator is set for a previous period, it means the stock was "locked" for inventory counting, and no further postings should be allowed until the inventory process is completed.
  Attempting to post goods movements or adjustments in the current period that affect stock flagged in a previous period triggers this warning.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Physical Inventory Documents:
  
  Go to transaction MI22 (Change Physical Inventory Document) or MI24 (Physical Inventory List) to check if there are open or incomplete physical inventory documents for the warehouse stock in previous periods.
  
  
  
  Complete or Close Physical Inventory:
  
  If there are open physical inventory documents, complete the counting and post the differences using MI07 (Post Inventory Differences).
  Ensure that the physical inventory process is fully closed for the previous period.
  
  
  
  Check Inventory Period Status:
  
  Verify the inventory period status in MMPV or OMJJ to ensure that the previous period is closed for inventory.
  If the previous period is still open for inventory, consider closing it if no further inventory activities are expected.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  Check if the posting period for the current transaction is correct and open.
  Sometimes, the system may prevent postings if the previous period is still open for inventory.
  
  
  
  Consult Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  If using Warehouse Management (WM), check the physical inventory indicator settings in WM.
  Use transaction LX02 or LX03 to check inventory documents and their status.
  
  
  
  If Necessary, Reset Physical Inventory Indicator:
  
  In rare cases, if the physical inventory indicator was set incorrectly or the inventory document was canceled, you may need to reset the indicator.
  This should be done carefully, possibly with SAP support or basis team assistance, to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Physical Inventory Indicator: This is a system flag that prevents stock changes during inventory counting to ensure data consistency.
  Transactions:
  
  MI01 - Create Physical Inventory Document
  MI02 - Change Physical Inventory Document
  MI07 - Post Inventory Differences
  MI22 - Change Physical Inventory Document
  MI24 - Physical Inventory List
  MMPV - Inventory Period Closing
  OMJJ - Define Inventory Periods
  LX02 / LX03 - WM Inventory Documents
  
  
  Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting periods are correctly maintained and open for the relevant movement types and plants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to physical inventory indicators and warehouse stock.
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W4055 occurs because the system detects that the physical inventory indicator is set for warehouse stock in a previous period, preventing postings that could affect that stock. To resolve, complete or close the physical inventory process for the previous period, ensure posting periods are correct, and verify inventory document statuses.
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, please provide details about your SAP module (MM, WM, EWM) and the transaction you are trying to perform.