How To Fix W4099 - &: & dependent special stocks at the vendor (totals) exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 099

• Message text: &: & dependent special stocks at the vendor (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 dependent <DS:GLOS.3526C0E9AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>special
stocks</> of the material at the vendor's to zero. You can then archive
the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4099 - &: & dependent special stocks at the vendor (totals) exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4099 & : & dependent special stocks at the vendor (totals) exist
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you try to perform an operation (such as a goods movement, stock transfer, or vendor-related transaction) that affects special stock at the vendor, and there are dependent special stocks existing for that vendor in the system.
  
  Special stocks at the vendor refer to stock that is physically located at the vendor's premises but is still owned by your company. This is often managed under special stock indicators like Stock Type 'K' (Consignment stock at vendor) or Stock Type 'O' (Stock in transit).
  The message indicates that there are dependent special stocks (e.g., consignment stock, project stock, sales order stock) linked to the vendor that exist in total, which might affect the current transaction.
  The system issues this warning to alert you that the operation