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

W4060 - Overview

• 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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Procedure for System Administrators

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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