How To Fix W4088 - &: & Transit value exists for value-only material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 088

• Message text: &: & Transit value 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?

You can archive the material when the <DS:DE.VKTRW>transit value</> is
zero.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4088 - &: & Transit value exists for value-only material ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4088 & : & Transit value exists for value-only material
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  
  This warning message occurs when you try to perform a goods movement or a related transaction involving a value-only material (a material that is managed only for valuation purposes and does not have stock quantity management) and there is a transit value posted for this material.
  Value-only materials do not have stock quantities; they are used purely for valuation or accounting purposes.
  The system detects that there is a transit value (value in transit stock) for this material, which is inconsistent because transit stock is a quantity-based stock type.
  Essentially, the system is warning you that a value-only material should not have transit stock values, as it contradicts the material master settings.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During goods movements such as transfer postings, stock transfers, or goods receipts/issue involving value-only materials.
  When the system tries to update transit stock or transit value for a material that is flagged as value-only.
  It can also appear during inventory management or material document postings.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Verify if the material is correctly set as value-only in the material master (MM02).
  Check the valuation class and material type to confirm it is intended to be value-only.
  
  
  
  Check Stock and Transit Stock:
  
  Use transaction MB52 or MMBE to check if there is any stock or transit stock for this material.
  For value-only materials, there should be no stock quantities or transit stock.
  
  
  
  Clear Transit Stock / Value:
  
  If transit stock or value exists erroneously, investigate the cause.
  You may need to post a stock adjustment or transfer posting to clear the transit stock.
  Sometimes, a manual correction or reversal of incorrect postings is necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Business Process:
  
  Ensure that the business process does not involve stock movements for value-only materials.
  If stock movements are required, reconsider if the material should be value-only or quantity-managed.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Support:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to this warning for your SAP version.
  Sometimes, patches or updates address inconsistencies in stock management for value-only materials.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Value-only materials are typically used for non-stock items, services, or materials that are not physically managed but need valuation.
  Transit stock represents stock that is physically in transit between plants or storage locations.
  The system expects that value-only materials do not have physical stock or transit stock.
  This warning helps prevent inconsistencies in inventory valuation and stock management.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Transit stock/value exists for a material flagged as value-only (no stock quantity).
  
  
  Effect
  Inconsistency in stock and valuation data; system issues warning W4088.
  
  
  Solution
  Check material master, clear transit stock/value, adjust postings, or change material type.
  
  
  Transactions to check
  MM02 (material master), MMBE/MB52 (stock overview), MB1B/MB1A (stock postings).
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this message appears, I can help with more specific steps.