How To Fix W4100 - &: & dependent special stocks at the vendor exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 100

• Message text: &: & dependent special stocks at the vendor 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4100 - &: & dependent special stocks at the vendor exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4100 & : & dependent special stocks at the vendor exist
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message appears when you try to perform an operation (such as deleting or changing a vendor master record or related purchasing data) but there are still dependent special stock entries linked to that vendor.
  Special stocks at the vendor refer to stock types that are managed separately from your own inventory, such as:
  
  Stock provided to the vendor (consignment stock at vendor)
  Stock in transit
  Stock on loan
  Stock at subcontractor
  
  The system detects that there are still special stock quantities assigned to the vendor, which means you cannot proceed with the operation until these stocks are cleared or reassigned.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When attempting to delete or block a vendor master record.
  When changing vendor data that affects special stock management.
  When trying to perform certain goods movements or stock transfers involving the vendor.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check Special Stocks at Vendor:
  
  Use transaction MB54 (Consignment Stocks) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) with appropriate selection criteria to identify special stocks linked to the vendor.
  Alternatively, check stock overview (transaction MMBE) for the material and vendor combination.
  
  
  
  Clear or Transfer Special Stocks:
  
  If the stock is consignment stock, you may need to consume or return the stock.
  For subcontracting stock, complete the subcontracting process or return stock to the vendor.
  For stock in transit, wait until the stock is received or adjust the stock accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Vendor Master Data:
  
  After clearing the special stocks, retry the operation on the vendor master record.
  If you want to block the vendor, ensure no open special stock exists.
  
  
  
  Consult Purchasing or Inventory Team:
  
  Coordinate with the purchasing or warehouse team to handle the special stock properly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Message Class: W4 (Warning messages related to purchasing/vendor)
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK02 / FK02 / MK02 – Change Vendor Master
  XK06 / FK06 / MK06 – Block Vendor
  MB54 – Consignment Stocks
  MB52 – List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MIGO – Goods Movement
  MMBE – Stock Overview
  
  
  
  Special Stock Types:
  
  K – Consignment stock
  O – Stock in transit
  Q – Quality inspection stock
  L – Subcontracting stock
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W4100 indicates that special stock quantities still exist at the vendor, preventing certain vendor-related operations. To resolve it, identify and clear or transfer these special stocks before proceeding.
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transactions, feel free to ask!