How To Fix W4058 - &: & physical inventory indicator set for blocked stock in previous per.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 058

• Message text: &: & physical inventory indicator set for blocked 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 W4058 - &: & physical inventory indicator set for blocked stock in previous per. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4058 & : & physical inventory indicator set for blocked stock in previous per.
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs during the physical inventory process or when posting inventory documents. It indicates that the physical inventory indicator (which marks stock for inventory counting) has been set for blocked stock in a previous period.
  
  Blocked stock refers to stock that is not available for use or sale, often due to quality issues or other restrictions.
  The system is warning you that the physical inventory indicator was already set for this blocked stock in a prior inventory period.
  This situation can arise if the blocked stock was counted or flagged in a previous inventory cycle but the indicator was not cleared or the inventory document was not posted correctly.
  It may also happen if you try to set the physical inventory indicator again for the same stock in the current period without completing the previous inventory process.
  
  
  Implications:
  
  The system prevents double counting or inconsistent inventory postings.
  It ensures inventory accuracy by avoiding multiple physical inventory indicators on the same stock across periods.
  You need to resolve the previous inventory period's open or incomplete inventory before proceeding.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Previous Inventory Documents:
  
  Verify if there are any open or incomplete physical inventory documents for the blocked stock in the previous period.
  Use transaction codes like MI22 (Change Physical Inventory Document) or MI24 (Physical Inventory List) to review inventory documents.
  
  
  
  Complete or Close Previous Inventory:
  
  If the previous inventory document is incomplete, complete the counting and post the inventory differences.
  If the document is no longer needed, you may need to delete or reset the physical inventory indicator for that stock.
  
  
  
  Reset Physical Inventory Indicator:
  
  Use transaction MI04 (Set Physical Inventory Indicator) or MI07 (Reset Physical Inventory Indicator) to reset the indicator for the blocked stock.
  Ensure you reset the indicator only if the previous inventory process is fully resolved.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Status:
  
  Confirm the stock status (blocked stock) and ensure that the inventory process is correctly aligned with stock statuses.
  
  
  
  Coordinate with Inventory and Quality Teams:
  
  Since blocked stock often relates to quality issues, coordinate with quality management or warehouse teams to confirm stock status and inventory procedures.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Physical Inventory Indicator: This is a flag set on stock to indicate that it should be counted in the physical inventory.
  Blocked Stock: Stock that is not available for unrestricted use; often requires special handling.
  Inventory Periods: SAP manages inventory in periods; physical inventory indicators and documents are period-specific.
  Transactions:
  
  MI01 - Create Physical Inventory Document
  MI02 - Change Physical Inventory Document
  MI04 - Set Physical Inventory Indicator
  MI07 - Reset Physical Inventory Indicator
  MI24 - Physical Inventory List
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Physical inventory indicator set for blocked stock in a previous inventory period.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning to prevent double counting or inconsistent inventory postings.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and complete or close previous inventory documents; reset indicator if needed.
  
  
  Key Transactions
  MI04, MI07, MI22, MI24
  
  
  Related Areas
  Inventory Management, Quality Management, Warehouse Management
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!