How To Fix W4105 - &: & sales value of tied empties stock does not equal 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 105

• Message text: &: & sales value of tied empties stock does not equal 0

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 tied empties stock to zero so that the sales value is 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 W4105 - &: & sales value of tied empties stock does not equal 0 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4105 & : & sales value of tied empties stock does not equal 0
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP when the system detects that the sales value of tied empties stock (i.e., the value of empty containers or packaging materials that are linked or "tied" to a sales order or delivery) is not zero. 
  In many business scenarios, tied empties (like bottles, crates, pallets) are expected to have a zero sales value because they are either returned, rented, or handled separately from the main sales transaction. If the system finds a non-zero sales value for these tied empties, it raises this warning to alert the user that the accounting or pricing setup might be incorrect or inconsistent.
  
  Typical Causes:
  
  Incorrect pricing or condition records for tied empties in the sales document.
  Incorrect assignment or configuration of the material master for tied empties (e.g., wrong valuation class or price).
  Errors in the condition technique where the tied empties are assigned a sales value when they should not have one.
  Customizing or master data inconsistencies in the handling of tied empties.
  Manual changes or overrides in sales documents that lead to non-zero sales values for tied empties.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the tied empties materials are correctly set up with the appropriate valuation class and pricing conditions.
  Ensure that the tied empties are flagged correctly (e.g., as returnable packaging or non-sales items).
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  Check the condition records for tied empties in the pricing procedure.
  Make sure that the sales value (price) for tied empties is set to zero or is excluded from pricing.
  
  
  
  Analyze Sales Document:
  
  Look at the sales order or delivery document line items for tied empties.
  Confirm that the sales value for these items is zero.
  If not, adjust the pricing or remove any manual overrides causing the non-zero value.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  Review the configuration in Sales and Distribution (SD) related to packaging materials and tied empties.
  Ensure that the system is set up to handle tied empties correctly, including pricing and account determination.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Controlling:
  
  Sometimes, the issue may be related to how tied empties are valued in FI/CO.
  Confirm with finance that the valuation and posting rules for tied empties are consistent with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After corrections, create a test sales order or delivery to verify that the sales value of tied empties is zero and the warning no longer appears.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so it does not block document processing but indicates a potential issue.
  The message text usually includes placeholders (&) that show the document number or item affected.
  Handling tied empties properly is important for accurate revenue recognition and inventory valuation.
  SAP documentation and notes related to packaging materials and tied empties can provide further guidance.
  If standard configuration and master data are correct but the message persists, check for user exits or custom enhancements that might affect pricing or valuation.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Sales value of tied empties stock is not zero, indicating pricing or master data issues.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message W4105 is triggered during sales document processing.
  
  
  Solution
  Correct pricing conditions, material master data, and customizing to ensure zero value.
  
  
  Additional Info
  Message is a warning; review related SAP notes and consult finance if needed.
  
  
  
  
  If you need the exact message text or SAP note references, please provide your SAP system version or module details.