How To Fix W4092 - &: & dependent sales order stock records exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 092

• Message text: &: & dependent sales order stock records exist

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system cannot delete the material.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4092 - &: & dependent sales order stock records exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W4092: "&: & dependent sales order stock records exist":
  
  Error Message Overview
  
  Message ID: W4092
  Message Text: "&: & dependent sales order stock records exist"
  Message Type: Warning (W)
  
  
  Cause
  This warning occurs when you attempt to perform an operation on a material or stock that has dependent sales order stock records linked to it. Typically, this happens in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to delete or block a material that still has sales order stock (stock reserved or allocated for sales orders).
  Attempting to change stock-related data (e.g., stock type, stock status) while sales order stock exists.
  Trying to perform stock transfers or adjustments without considering the dependent sales order stock.
  
  Sales order stock refers to stock that is specifically reserved or allocated for a particular sales order, often managed in special stock categories like "Sales Order Stock" (special stock indicator 'E').
  
  Explanation
  
  The system detects that there are stock records linked to sales orders for the material in question.
  These dependent records mean that the stock is committed or reserved for fulfilling sales orders.
  Changing or deleting the material or stock without handling these dependent records could lead to inconsistencies or issues in order fulfillment.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve
  
  
  Check Dependent Sales Order Stock:
  
  Use transaction MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) or MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to identify sales order stock for the material.
  Look for stock with special stock indicator 'E' (Sales Order Stock).
  
  
  
  Handle Sales Order Stock:
  
  If possible, complete or close the sales orders that are reserving the stock.
  Alternatively, cancel or delete the sales orders if they are no longer valid.
  Release or transfer the sales order stock back to unrestricted stock if business processes allow.
  
  
  
  Adjust Stock or Material Master:
  
  After clearing dependent sales order stock, retry the operation (e.g., deletion, blocking, stock adjustment).
  Ensure that no sales order stock remains linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Process:
  
  Coordinate with sales and inventory management teams to understand the impact of removing or changing sales order stock.
  Avoid disrupting order fulfillment.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Special Stock Types: Sales order stock is a type of special stock in SAP, which is stock managed separately from unrestricted stock.
  Transactions to Monitor Sales Order Stock:
  
  MD04: Check stock and requirements for the material.
  MB52: Display stock overview.
  VA03: Display sales orders to check order status.
  
  
  Related SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP Notes provide specific fixes or enhancements related to stock management and sales order stock handling.
  Customization: Stock determination and sales order stock management can be influenced by configuration in Materials Management (MM) and Sales and Distribution (SD) modules.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to change/delete material or stock with existing dependent sales order stock records.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message W4092 is triggered to prevent inconsistent stock or order data.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify and clear dependent sales order stock by completing/canceling sales orders or releasing stock.
  
  
  Tools
  MD04, MB52, VA03 for analysis; coordinate with sales and inventory teams.
  
  
  
  
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