How To Fix W4083 - &: & Stock in transit exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 083

• Message text: &: & Stock in transit 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?

INCLUDE W4PLANT OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4083 - &: & Stock in transit exists ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W4083: & Stock in transit exists:
  
  SAP Message: W4083 & Stock in transit exists
  
  1. Cause
  The warning message W4083 typically occurs during goods movement or stock transfer processes when there is stock currently in transit between plants or storage locations. This means that some quantity of the material has already been shipped from the issuing plant but has not yet been received at the receiving plant or storage location.
  In other words, the system detects that there is an open stock transfer order or stock in transit that has not been fully received or cleared. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Stock transfer between plants (stock transport order).
  Stock transfer between storage locations.
  Stock transfer posting where the receiving side has not yet confirmed the goods receipt.
  Partial goods receipt for a previous stock transfer.
  
  The system issues this warning to inform the user that there is still stock in transit, which might affect inventory accuracy or subsequent stock movements.
  
  2. Solution
  
  
  Check Stock in Transit:
  
  Use transaction codes like MB5T (Stock in transit report) or MB51 (Material document list) to check the stock currently in transit for the material and plants involved.
  
  
  Complete Goods Receipt:
  
  If there is stock in transit, ensure that the receiving plant or storage location posts the goods receipt for the stock transfer. This will clear the stock in transit and update the inventory correctly.
  
  
  Review Open Stock Transfer Orders:
  
  Check if there are any open stock transport orders or transfer postings that need to be completed or closed.
  
  
  Coordinate with Logistics/Inventory Team:
  
  Communicate with the warehouse or logistics team to confirm the status of the stock transfer and ensure timely posting of goods receipt.
  
  
  Ignore if Appropriate:
  
  Since W4083 is a warning (not an error), if the stock in transit is expected and acceptable in your business process, you may proceed with the transaction. However, be aware of the stock in transit to avoid inventory discrepancies.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MB5T – Stock in transit report.
  MB51 – Material document list.
  VL10B – Purchase orders due for delivery (can help track stock transport orders).
  MIGO – Goods movement (to post goods receipt or goods issue).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Help Portal for stock transfer and stock in transit concepts.
  SAP Notes related to stock transfer and stock in transit issues may provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Business Process Context:
  
  Stock in transit is a normal part of inter-plant stock transfers.
  Proper posting of goods issue and goods receipt is essential to maintain accurate inventory.
  Delays in goods receipt posting can cause stock in transit to accumulate.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Stock has been issued from one location but not yet received at the destination (stock in transit exists).
  
  
  Solution
  Check stock in transit, complete goods receipt posting, review open stock transfer orders, coordinate with logistics.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use MB5T, MB51, MIGO; understand stock transfer process; monitor stock in transit regularly.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!