How To Fix W4098 - &: & dependent special stocks at the customer exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 098

• Message text: &: & dependent special stocks at the customer 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 dependent <DS:GLOS.3526C0E9AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>special
stocks</> of the material at the customer's 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 W4098 - &: & dependent special stocks at the customer exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4098 & : & dependent special stocks at the customer exist
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message appears when you try to perform an operation (such as a stock transfer, deletion, or change) on a material or stock that has dependent special stocks assigned to a customer. 
  Special stocks at the customer refer to stock that is managed separately for a specific customer, such as:
  
  Consignment stock at the customer
  Stock provided to the customer but still owned by the company
  Stock in transit or stock under a special stock indicator linked to a customer
  
  The system detects that there are special stock quantities linked to the customer that depend on the stock or material you are trying to process. This dependency means that the operation might affect these special stocks, so SAP issues a warning to prevent unintended consequences.
  
  When does this occur?
  
  When you try to delete or block a material that has special stock at a customer.
  When you try to change stock or stock status without considering the special stock.
  When you try to transfer stock that has dependent special stock assignments.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check dependent special stocks:
  
  Use transaction MB52 or MMBE to check stock overview.
  Filter by special stock indicator (e.g., 'K' for consignment stock at customer).
  Identify the quantities and customers involved.
  
  
  
  Clear or transfer special stocks:
  
  If possible, clear the special stock at the customer by:
  
  Returning consignment stock.
  Transferring stock ownership.
  Using appropriate movement types to adjust stock.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust or remove dependencies:
  
  If the material is to be deleted or blocked, ensure that all special stock assignments are removed or transferred.
  Coordinate with sales or logistics to handle customer stock properly.
  
  
  
  Confirm the operation:
  
  Since this is a warning (W) message, you may be able to proceed after reviewing the impact.
  However, it is recommended to resolve the dependent special stock issue to avoid inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Special Stock Indicators:
  
  'K' = Consignment stock at customer
  'O' = Stock provided to vendor
  'Q' = Stock in quality inspection
  'S' = Project stock
  'W' = Stock in transit
  
  
  
  Transactions to check stock:
  
  MB52 - List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MMBE - Stock Overview
  MB1B - Transfer Posting (to move special stock)
  
  
  
  Movement Types:
  
  Movement types related to special stock handling (e.g., 411 for consignment stock return)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS notes related to special stock management and this warning message.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for special stock concepts.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Dependent special stocks at the customer exist for the material/stock you are processing.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning issued to prevent unintended impact on customer special stock.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify and clear or transfer special stocks before proceeding; review stock dependencies.
  
  
  Transactions
  MB52, MMBE, MB1B
  
  
  Stock Types
  Consignment stock, project stock, stock in transit, etc.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this message appears, I can help with more specific steps.