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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 in the current period, but the system finds that the indicator was already set in a previous period and not cleared.
  This can happen if the previous physical inventory was not completed or closed properly.
  It may also occur if the stock was carried over from a previous period with the indicator still active.
  
  
  Implications:
  
  If you proceed without resolving this, you might have duplicate or overlapping physical inventory counts.
  It can lead to incorrect inventory valuation or stock discrepancies.
  The system is cautioning you to check the previous period's inventory status before proceeding.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check previous physical inventory documents:
  
  Use transaction MI24 (Physical Inventory Documents: List) or MI22 to check if there are open or incomplete physical inventory documents for the material and storage location.
  Verify if the physical inventory for restricted-use stock was completed and posted.
  
  
  
  Clear or close previous physical inventory:
  
  If there are open physical inventory documents from previous periods, complete the counting and post the differences using MI07 (Post Inventory Differences).
  If the physical inventory was not done or is obsolete, you may need to delete or reset the physical inventory indicator.
  
  
  
  Reset physical inventory indicator:
  
  Use transaction MM02 (Change Material Master) to check the physical inventory indicator for the material.
  Alternatively, use MI01 or MI04 to create or change physical inventory documents.
  If necessary, reset the indicator for restricted-use stock in the material master or inventory management.
  
  
  
  Check stock types and periods:
  
  Verify that the stock type (restricted-use) and the period are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the physical inventory indicator is not carried over incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Inventory/Material Management team:
  
  Coordinate with the team responsible for physical inventory to ensure all previous inventories are closed properly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Transactions:
  
  MI01 – Create Physical Inventory Document  
  MI04 – Enter Inventory Count  
  MI07 – Post Inventory Differences  
  MI22 – Change Physical Inventory Document  
  MI24 – List Physical Inventory Documents  
  MM02 – Change Material Master (to check/reset physical inventory indicator)  
  MB51 – Material Document List (to check postings)  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This is a warning message (W), not an error, so the system allows you to proceed but advises caution.
  Always ensure physical inventory processes are completed and posted timely to avoid such warnings.
  Restricted-use stock often requires special handling in inventory processes, so ensure your procedures align with SAP best practices.
  
  
  If you need further assistance or specific steps based on your SAP version or configuration, please provide more details!