How To Fix W4103 - &: & replenishment stock exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 103

• Message text: &: & replenishment stock exists

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.3526BC1BAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>replenishment
stock</> for 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 W4103 - &: & replenishment stock exists ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W4103: & replenishment stock exists:
  
  SAP Message: W4103 - "& replenishment stock exists"
  
  1. Cause
  The warning message W4103 typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production planning when you attempt to perform a goods movement or stock transfer, but there is already replenishment stock available for the material in question.
  
  Replenishment stock refers to stock that is planned or in the process of being replenished, such as stock in transit, stock in quality inspection, or stock that is reserved for a specific purpose.
  The system issues this warning to inform you that there is already stock being replenished, so the current action might be redundant or could lead to inconsistencies.
  This message often appears during:
  
  Goods issue or goods receipt postings
  Stock transfer postings
  Production order confirmations
  MRP (Material Requirements Planning) runs or manual stock adjustments
  
  
  
  
  2. Solution
  
  
  Check the replenishment stock: Review the stock situation for the material in the relevant plant/storage location. Use transaction codes like:
  
  MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand)
  MD04 (Stock/Requirements List)
  MB5T (Stock in transit)
  MBRL (Return delivery list)
  
  
  
  Analyze stock types: Identify if the replenishment stock is in quality inspection, blocked stock, stock in transit, or reserved stock.
  
  
  Adjust your process accordingly:
  
  If the replenishment stock is sufficient to cover your requirement, you may not need to create additional stock or perform the movement.
  If you still need to proceed, confirm that the replenishment stock is not reserved or blocked.
  If the replenishment stock is incorrect or obsolete, investigate and correct the stock records or reverse incorrect postings.
  
  
  
  Consult with planning or warehouse teams: Sometimes replenishment stock is planned by MRP or warehouse processes. Coordination may be needed to avoid duplication.
  
  
  Suppress the warning (if appropriate): If you understand the implications and want to proceed despite the warning, you can acknowledge or suppress it, depending on the transaction and system configuration.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Message Class: W4 (Warning messages related to inventory and stock)
  
  
  Common Transactions:
  
  MD04: To check stock/requirements situation
  MB1A/MB1B/MB1C or MIGO: For goods movements
  CO02: Production order changes
  
  
  
  Impact:
  
  This is a warning, not an error, so the system allows you to continue but advises caution.
  Ignoring replenishment stock warnings can lead to stock discrepancies or planning inefficiencies.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes for your specific SAP version if the message appears unexpectedly.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on inventory management and replenishment processes.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
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  Cause
  Warning that replenishment stock already exists for the material during stock movement.
  
  
  Solution
  Check stock situation, analyze replenishment stock, adjust or coordinate actions.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use MD04, MB52, MIGO; message class W4; warning only, not an error.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this message appears, I can help with more tailored advice!