How To Fix W4096 - &: & dependent sales order stock records (totals) exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 096

• Message text: &: & dependent sales order stock records (totals) exist

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?

Reduce the <DS:GLOS.3526BEAAAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>sales order stock
</> of the material to zero. You can then archive the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4096 - &: & dependent sales order stock records (totals) exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4096 & : & dependent sales order stock records (totals) exist
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you attempt to perform an operation on a material or stock that has dependent sales order stock records (also called sales order stock totals) existing in the system.
  Sales order stock refers to stock that is specifically reserved or allocated for a particular sales order. This stock is managed separately from unrestricted stock because it is committed to fulfilling a customer order.
  The message indicates that there are dependent sales order stock records linked to the material or stock you are trying to change or delete. For example, you might be trying to delete or change a material master record or stock record, but the system detects that there are sales order stock quantities still assigned to that material.
  
  When does this message typically appear?
  
  When trying to delete or block a material that still has sales order stock.
  When attempting to change stock data or stock-related parameters that affect sales order stock.
  When trying to perform stock transfers or adjustments without clearing sales order stock.
  During stock reconciliation or physical inventory if sales order stock is not properly handled.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check Sales Order Stock:
  
  Use transaction MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) or MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check if there is sales order stock for the material.
  Alternatively, use CO09 (Availability Overview) to see stock situation including sales order stock.
  
  
  
  Clear or Transfer Sales Order Stock:
  
  If sales order stock exists, you need to either:
  
  Deliver the sales order to consume the sales order stock.
  Cancel or delete the sales order if it is no longer valid.
  Transfer sales order stock to unrestricted stock if business process allows (using appropriate movement types).
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Sales Orders:
  
  Identify the sales orders that have allocated stock.
  Use transaction VA03 to display sales orders and check their status.
  
  
  
  Adjust or Delete Sales Order Stock Records:
  
  If the sales order stock is obsolete or incorrect, correct the sales order or delete it.
  After clearing sales order stock, retry the operation that caused the warning.
  
  
  
  Consult Inventory Management and SD Teams:
  
  Since sales order stock is managed jointly by Inventory Management (MM) and Sales & Distribution (SD), coordinate with both teams to ensure proper handling.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Sales order stock is a special stock type in SAP that is managed separately to ensure that stock is reserved for specific customer orders.
  The system prevents deletion or changes that would affect sales order stock to avoid inconsistencies.
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so the system allows you to proceed but advises caution.
  Always ensure that sales order stock is properly managed to avoid stock discrepancies and order fulfillment issues.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message Number
  W4096
  
  
  Message Text
  & : & dependent sales order stock records (totals) exist
  
  
  Cause
  Sales order stock exists for the material/stock you are trying to change or delete.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and clear sales order stock by delivering, canceling, or transferring stock.
  
  
  Transactions to Use
  MB52, MD04, CO09, VA03
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transactions or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!