How To Fix W4090 - &: & dependent consignment stock records exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 090

• Message text: &: & dependent consignment stock records exist

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to delete a material for which dependent consignment
stock records still exist.

System Response

The system cannot delete the material.

How to fix this error?

Delete the dependent consignment stock records by carrying out a
special stock reorganization.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4090 - &: & dependent consignment stock records exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4090 & : & dependent consignment stock records exist
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you attempt to perform an operation (such as deleting or changing a material master record, or changing stock data) that affects consignment stock, but there are dependent consignment stock records still existing in the system.
  In other words, the system detects that consignment stock records related to the material or vendor still exist, and these dependent records prevent the requested action from being completed safely.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Consignment stock is stock that is physically stored at the company’s premises but legally owned by the vendor until it is consumed.
  The system maintains dependent consignment stock records linked to the material and vendor.
  If you try to delete or modify the material master or stock data without first clearing or transferring these consignment stocks, SAP raises this warning to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Typical Scenarios Triggering W4090:
  
  Attempting to delete a material master record that still has consignment stock.
  Changing the stock type or stock indicator for a material with existing consignment stock.
  Vendor master or purchasing info record changes that affect consignment stock.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Consignment Stock:
  
  Use transaction MB52 or MB5B to check consignment stock for the material.
  Alternatively, use MMSC (Display Consignment Stocks) or MB54 (Consignment Stocks) to view consignment stock by vendor/material.
  
  
  
  Clear or Transfer Consignment Stock:
  
  Consume the consignment stock via goods issue (e.g., transaction MB1A or MIGO with movement type 201).
  Return consignment stock to the vendor (e.g., transaction MIGO with movement type 122).
  Transfer consignment stock to own stock if applicable (movement type 411).
  
  
  
  Delete or Change Material Master:
  
  After clearing consignment stock, retry the operation (deletion or modification).
  
  
  
  Check Vendor and Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Ensure no dependent consignment stock exists linked to vendor or purchasing info records.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so the system may allow you to proceed but it is not recommended without resolving the underlying issue.
  Always ensure that consignment stock is properly accounted for before deleting or changing master data to avoid inconsistencies.
  Consult with your inventory or purchasing team to coordinate stock movements.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W4090 & : & dependent consignment stock records exist
  
  
  Cause
  Operation attempted on material/vendor with existing consignment stock
  
  
  Effect
  Warning issued to prevent inconsistent data changes
  
  
  Solution
  Check and clear consignment stock before proceeding with deletion or modification
  
  
  Transactions
  MB52, MB5B, MB54, MMSC, MIGO, MB1A
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction codes or steps to clear consignment stock, feel free to ask!