How To Fix W4057 - &: & phys. inventory indicator set for restr.-use stock in previous per.

W4057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 057

• Message text: &: & phys. inventory indicator set for restr.-use 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?

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 W4057 - &: & phys. inventory indicator set for restr.-use stock in previous per. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4057: & : & phys. inventory indicator set for restr.-use stock in previous per.
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs during the physical inventory process in SAP when the system detects that a physical inventory indicator has already been set for restricted-use stock in a previous period for the material and storage location in question.
  
  Physical inventory indicator: This is a flag in the material master or inventory management that indicates a physical inventory count is planned or ongoing.
  Restricted-use stock: This is stock that is not unrestricted and is typically reserved for specific purposes or quality inspection.
  The system is warning you that a physical inventory has already been initiated for this stock in a prior period, which might cause inconsistencies or duplicate counting.
  
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When you try to set or create a physical inventory document or indicator for restricted-use stock