How To Fix W4087 - &: & Stock in transfer exists for value-only material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 087

• Message text: &: & Stock in transfer exists for value-only material

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 W4087 - &: & Stock in transfer exists for value-only material ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4087 & : & Stock in transfer exists for value-only material
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to perform a goods movement or stock-related transaction involving a value-only material (a material that is managed only in value, not in quantity) but there is stock in transfer (stock that is currently being transferred between plants or storage locations) for that material.
  
  Value-only material: These materials are managed only in terms of their value in inventory, not in physical quantity. This is often used for materials where physical stock tracking is not necessary or possible.
  Stock in transfer: This refers to stock that has been issued from one location but not yet received at the destination location. It is "in transit."
  
  The system issues this warning because having stock in transfer for a value-only material is inconsistent with the way these materials are managed. Since quantity is not tracked, the system cannot properly handle stock in transfer for such materials.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During goods movements such as transfer postings, stock transfers, or goods issues/receipts involving value-only materials.
  When there is an attempt to create or process stock in transfer for a value-only material.
  During inventory management or material document postings.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Verify if the material is correctly set as a value-only material in the material master (MM02).
  Check the Valuation and Inventory Management views.
  If the material should be managed in quantity, change the material master settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Avoid Stock in Transfer for Value-Only Materials:
  
  Since value-only materials are not managed in quantity, avoid stock transfer postings that create stock in transfer.
  Use appropriate movement types that do not create stock in transfer for these materials.
  
  
  
  Clear Stock in Transfer:
  
  If there is existing stock in transfer for the value-only material, try to complete the transfer by posting the goods receipt at the receiving location.
  Alternatively, reverse or cancel the stock in transfer documents if they were created in error.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Process:
  
  Confirm with business users whether the material should be value-only or quantity-managed.
  Adjust business processes to align with the material master settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Support:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to this warning for your SAP version.
  Sometimes, SAP provides patches or recommendations for handling such scenarios.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: W4 (Inventory Management)
  Message Number: 087
  This is a warning message, so it may not block the transaction but indicates a potential inconsistency.
  Proper material master configuration is crucial to avoid such warnings.
  Value-only materials are typically used for non-stock items, services, or materials where physical inventory is not maintained.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Stock in transfer exists for a material managed only in value (no quantity tracking).
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message W4087 is issued during goods movement or stock transfer transactions.
  
  
  Solution
  Avoid stock in transfer for value-only materials; complete or reverse existing transfers; verify material master settings.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  MB1B, MIGO, MB1A, MB1C (goods movements)
  
  
  Material Master Views
  Valuation, Inventory Management
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction codes or steps to check material master settings, feel free to ask!