How To Fix W4122 - &: & Stock value in current period/previous period still exists

W4122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 122

• Message text: &: & Stock value in current period/previous period still exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4122 - &: & Stock value in current period/previous period still exists ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W4122:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4122 & : & Stock value in current period/previous period still exists
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs during period closing activities in Inventory Management or Material Ledger. It indicates that there are still stock values (inventory balances) present in the current or previous posting period for the material or plant in question.
  More specifically:
  
  The system is trying to close or carry forward the inventory valuation for a period.
  However, it detects that stock values (quantities or values) still exist in the current or previous period.
  This means that the stock has not been fully cleared or the period has not been fully settled.
  It can also occur if there are open stock postings or unprocessed documents that affect stock valuation.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Open stock quantities or values still exist in the material ledger or inventory for the period.
  Unsettled or unposted documents (e.g., goods