How To Fix W4060 - &: & stock in transfer in previous period exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 060

• Message text: &: & stock in transfer in previous period exists

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 W4060 - &: & stock in transfer in previous period exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4060 & : & stock in transfer in previous period exists
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that there is stock in transfer (stock that has been moved but not yet received or posted) from a previous posting period that has not yet been cleared or received. In other words, the system has detected open stock transfer postings that belong to an earlier period than the current posting period you are trying to use.
  This situation typically arises in inventory management or material document postings when:
  
  A stock transfer posting was initiated in a previous period but the corresponding goods receipt or confirmation has not been completed.
  The system is trying to prevent inconsistencies in inventory valuation or stock quantities across accounting periods.
  The previous period is already closed or locked for postings, so the open stock in transfer cannot be completed in that period.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During goods movement postings (e.g., transfer postings, stock transfers between plants or storage locations).
  When trying to post a goods receipt or transfer in a current period while there are open transfer postings from a prior period.
  When the previous period is closed or blocked for postings, but the transfer stock from that period is still open.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check Open Stock in Transfer:
  
  Identify the open stock in transfer documents from the previous period.
  Use transaction codes like MB5T (Stock in transit) or MB51 (Material Document List) to find open transfer postings.
  
  
  
  Complete the Transfer Posting:
  
  Post the corresponding goods receipt or confirmation for the open stock in transfer in the previous period if it is still open.
  If the previous period is closed, you cannot post in that period anymore.
  
  
  
  Reopen the Previous Period (if possible):
  
  If the previous period is closed and you need to complete the transfer posting, you may need to temporarily reopen the period in Transaction OMCB (for MM) or Transaction OB52 (for FI) to allow postings.
  After completing the postings, close the period again.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  Ensure that the posting periods are correctly maintained and open for the relevant movement types and document types.
  Check the posting period variant and make sure the periods are open for the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Cancel or Reverse Incorrect Documents:
  
  If the open stock in transfer is due to an incorrect or incomplete document, consider canceling or reversing the document to clear the open stock.
  
  
  
  Consult Inventory and Accounting Teams:
  
  Coordinate with inventory management and finance/accounting teams to ensure that stock and financial postings are consistent and comply with period closing rules.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MB5T - Stock in transit report
  MB51 - Material document list
  OMCB - Maintain posting periods for MM
  OB52 - Maintain posting periods for FI
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Stock in transfer refers to stock physically moved but not yet received in the receiving location.
  Period closing procedures should ensure all stock in transfer postings are completed before closing the period.
  This warning helps maintain data integrity between inventory and financial accounting.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The SAP warning W4060 alerts you that there is stock in transfer from a previous period that has not been completed. To resolve it, identify and complete the open transfer postings in the previous period or adjust posting periods accordingly. This ensures accurate inventory and financial data and prevents posting inconsistencies across periods.