How To Fix W4323 - & - Special stocks for vendor .....................: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 323

• Message text: & - Special stocks for vendor .....................: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4323 - & - Special stocks for vendor .....................: & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W4323:
  
  SAP Message W4323
  Message Text:
  
  Special stocks for vendor .....................: &
  
  1. Cause
  The warning message W4323 typically appears when you are dealing with special stock management in SAP, specifically related to special stock for a vendor (also known as consignment stock or vendor consignment).
  This message is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to post or process a transaction involving special stock for a vendor, but the system detects an inconsistency or a missing link in the vendor special stock master data.
  The system expects special stock to be managed for a particular vendor, but the vendor stock record is not properly maintained or does not exist.
  It can also appear during goods movements (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue) or invoice verification where vendor consignment stock is involved.
  
  
  2. Meaning of the Message
  The message is a warning (not an error), indicating that the system has found or expects special stock for the vendor, but there might be an issue or something to be checked.
  The ampersand (&) at the end is a placeholder for additional information, such as the vendor number or stock type.
  
  3. Typical Scenarios
  
  Posting a goods receipt for a purchase order with special stock indicator "Vendor consignment" (stock type K).
  Attempting to transfer or issue stock that is flagged as vendor special stock.
  Invoice verification for consignment stock where the system checks the vendor stock.
  
  
  4. Solution / How to Resolve
  
  
  Check Vendor Special Stock Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor consignment stock is properly maintained in the system. This includes verifying that the vendor number and material are correctly linked for special stock.
  
  
  Verify Stock Type and Movement Type:
  
  Confirm that the stock type (e.g., consignment stock 'K') is correctly used in the transaction and that the movement type supports special stock handling.
  
  
  Check Purchase Order and Material Master:  
  
  The purchase order should have the special stock indicator set correctly (e.g., 'K' for consignment).
  The material master should be flagged for special stock if applicable.
  
  
  
  Stock Availability:
  
  Check if there is any consignment stock available for the vendor. If not, the system might warn you when you try to issue or transfer stock.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:  
  
  MB52 or MB5B to check special stock balances.
  ME23N to check purchase order details.
  MM03 to check material master data.
  XK03 or MK03 to check vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address known issues or provide patches related to special stock handling.
  
  
  
  5. Additional Information
  
  
  Special Stock Types in SAP:  
  
  K = Vendor consignment stock  
  O = Stock provided to customer (pipeline stock)  
  Q = Project stock  
  W = Stock in transit
  
  
  
  Consignment Stock Process:
  
  Vendor owns the stock until it is consumed or withdrawn by the company. The company does not own the stock until it is issued from consignment stock to own stock.
  
  
  Impact of the Warning:
  
  Since W4323 is a warning, it does not stop the transaction but alerts the user to verify the special stock situation.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W4323 - Special stocks for vendor .....................: &
  
  
  Cause
  Inconsistency or missing data related to vendor special stock (consignment stock).
  
  
  Effect
  Warning during goods movement or invoice verification involving vendor special stock.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify vendor special stock master data, purchase order, material master, and stock availability.
  
  
  Transactions
  MB52, MB5B, ME23N, MM03, XK03/MK03
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this message appears, I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.