How To Fix W4062 - &: & restricted-use stock in previous period exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 062

• Message text: &: & restricted-use stock 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 W4062 - &: & restricted-use stock in previous period exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4062: "& restricted-use stock in previous period exists"
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you try to perform a goods movement or a period-end closing activity (such as period closing for inventory or material ledger) and there is restricted-use stock (stock with a special stock indicator, e.g., blocked stock, quality inspection stock, or restricted-use stock) still existing in a previous posting period that has already been closed.
  In other words, the system detects that there is stock with a special stock indicator in a period that has been closed, and this stock has not been cleared or moved to unrestricted stock or consumed. This situation can cause inconsistencies in inventory valuation or period closing.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Restricted-use stock refers to stock that is not freely available for consumption or sale. Examples include stock under quality inspection (Q stock), blocked stock (blocked stock indicator), or stock reserved for a specific purpose.
  When a previous period is closed, SAP expects that all stock movements and stock statuses are finalized for that period.
  If restricted-use stock still exists in a closed period, it means that the stock status was not properly updated or cleared before closing, which can lead to valuation or reporting issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the stock situation in the previous period:
  
  Use transaction MB52 or MMBE to check stock balances by special stock indicators and posting periods.
  Identify the material and quantity of restricted-use stock that exists in the previous period.
  
  
  
  Clear or adjust the restricted-use stock:
  
  If possible, perform stock movements to transfer restricted-use stock to unrestricted stock or consume the stock.
  Use appropriate movement types (e.g., 322 for unrestricted to quality inspection, 321 for quality inspection to unrestricted, or 343 for blocked stock to unrestricted).
  If stock is obsolete or scrapped, perform scrapping (movement type 551).
  
  
  
  Reopen the previous period (if necessary and allowed):
  
  If stock movements cannot be done in the current period, and the previous period needs adjustment, you may need to reopen the previous period in the controlling or inventory management module.
  This should be done carefully and usually requires authorization and coordination with finance and controlling departments.
  
  
  
  Perform period-end closing activities again:
  
  After clearing the restricted-use stock, repeat the period closing activities to ensure no warnings or errors remain.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  MB52 – List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MMBE – Stock Overview
  MB1A / MIGO – Goods Movements
  OMJJ – Define Movement Types
  MMPV – Period Closing for Inventory Management
  CKMLCP – Material Ledger Period Closing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to period closing and stock status issues.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Inventory Management and Period Closing.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always ensure stock statuses are updated before closing periods.
  Coordinate with quality management and warehouse teams to clear restricted stock timely.
  Regularly monitor stock with special stock indicators.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Restricted-use stock exists in a previously closed period.
  
  
  Effect
  Potential inconsistencies in inventory valuation and period closing.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify and clear restricted-use stock via stock movements or scrapping; reopen period if needed.
  
  
  Tools
  MB52, MMBE, MIGO, period closing transactions.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the transaction you were running, material numbers, and posting periods involved.