How To Fix W4119 - &: & stock value for previous year still exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 119

• Message text: &: & stock value for previous year still exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4119 - &: & stock value for previous year still exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4119 & : & stock value for previous year still exists
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message appears when you try to carry out a year-end closing or a related inventory valuation transaction, and the system detects that stock values from the previous fiscal year still exist in the system. Essentially, it means that the stock for the previous year has not been fully cleared or adjusted, and therefore, the system cannot proceed with the current year's inventory valuation or closing process.
  This situation typically arises because:
  
  The previous year's inventory has not been fully posted or settled.
  There are open stock balances or stock value differences that have not been cleared.
  Year-end closing activities (such as inventory count, stock adjustments, or valuation postings) for the previous year are incomplete.
  The system expects that the previous year's stock values should be zero or properly carried forward before processing the current year.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During year-end closing (transaction codes like MIRO, MIGO, or specific year-end closing transactions).
  When running inventory valuation or stock revaluation for the new fiscal year.
  When posting goods movements or adjustments that affect stock values across fiscal years.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check Previous Year Stock Balances:
  
  Use transaction MB5B (Stocks for Posting Date) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to check if stock quantities and values exist for the previous fiscal year.
  Verify if the stock values for the previous year are zero or if there are any open balances.
  
  
  
  Complete Previous Year Closing Activities:
  
  Ensure that all inventory postings, adjustments, and valuation runs for the previous year are completed.
  Run the year-end closing program for inventory (e.g., transaction MMPV or relevant closing programs).
  Post any outstanding stock differences or adjustments.
  
  
  
  Carry Forward Stock Values:
  
  If the stock values need to be carried forward, ensure that the system has properly posted the carry-forward entries.
  Check if the stock carry-forward program (e.g., transaction MMPV or RMCLOSXX) has been executed successfully.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Material Documents:
  
  Look for any open or incomplete material documents from the previous year that might be causing the issue.
  Complete or reverse these documents as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Inventory Valuation Reports:
  
  Run inventory valuation reports to identify discrepancies or open stock values.
  Use transaction MB5L (Stock Value) or MB5T (Stock in Transit) to analyze stock values.
  
  
  
  Re-run Inventory Valuation:
  
  After clearing previous year stock values, re-run the inventory valuation or year-end closing process.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so it may allow you to proceed but indicates a potential issue that should be resolved.
  Ignoring this warning can lead to incorrect stock valuation and financial reporting.
  Always ensure that fiscal year-end inventory processes are completed in sequence to avoid such issues.
  Consult your SAP FI/CO and MM consultants if unsure about the year-end closing procedures.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Stock values from the previous fiscal year still exist and have not been cleared.
  
  
  Effect
  Year-end closing or inventory valuation for the current year cannot proceed properly.
  
  
  Solution
  Complete previous year closing activities, clear stock balances, carry forward values.
  
  
  Transactions
  MB5B, MB52, MMPV, RMCLOSXX, MB5L, MB5T
  
  
  Notes
  Warning message; should be resolved to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting.
  
  
  
  
  If you need specific steps tailored to your SAP system version or configuration, please provide more details about the transaction or process you are running when this message appears.