How To Fix W4328 - & - Sales order stocks ............................: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 328

• Message text: & - Sales order stocks ............................: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4328 - & - Sales order stocks ............................: & ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message W4328:
  
  SAP Message W4328
  Message Text:
  Sales order stocks ............................: &
  
  1. Cause
  
  The warning message W4328 typically appears during sales order processing or stock availability checks.
  It indicates that the system has detected sales order stock quantities related to a particular material or sales order item.
  The message is often triggered when there is a discrepancy or a special situation involving sales order stock, such as:
  
  Sales order stock is reserved or blocked.
  Sales order stock is not available for delivery.
  There is a stock split between unrestricted and sales order stock.
  
  
  The ampersand (&) in the message is a placeholder for additional information, such as the material number, sales order number, or stock type.
  
  
  2. Explanation
  
  Sales order stock refers to stock that is specifically reserved for a particular sales order. This stock is not available for other sales orders or general use.
  The system uses sales order stock to ensure that the requested quantity for a sales order is available and reserved.
  The warning message is informational and alerts the user that sales order stock exists or is involved in the current transaction.
  It may appear during availability checks (ATP check), delivery creation, or stock overview.
  
  
  3. Solution / How to Handle
  
  
  Check Stock Overview:
  
  Use transaction MMBE to check the stock situation for the material.
  Look specifically at the sales order stock (special stock type 'E').
  
  
  
  Check Sales Order:
  
  Review the sales order to verify the quantities and stock reservations.
  Use transaction VA03 to display the sales order and check item details.
  
  
  
  Availability Check:
  
  Run availability check (ATP) to see if the stock is sufficient.
  If stock is insufficient, consider:
  
  Adjusting the sales order quantity.
  Checking for open purchase orders or production orders.
  Checking if stock is blocked or reserved elsewhere.
  
  
  
  
  
  Stock Reconciliation:
  
  If there is a discrepancy, investigate stock postings or movements.
  Use transaction MB51 or MB52 to analyze stock movements.
  
  
  
  Delivery and Billing:
  
  Ensure that delivery documents are correctly created and goods issue is posted.
  Sometimes, sales order stock remains blocked if delivery is not completed.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to sales order stock and message W4328.
  
  
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  
  Sales Order Stock (Special Stock 'E'):
  
  Sales order stock is a special stock type reserved for a specific sales order.
  It is managed separately from unrestricted stock.
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MMBE - Stock Overview
  VA03 - Display Sales Order
  VL03N - Display Delivery
  CO09 - Availability Overview
  MB51 - Material Document List
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Sales order stock management is configured in the SAP system under special stock management.
  Check settings in IMG under Logistics Execution and Sales and Distribution.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / KBAs:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for message number W4328 for any updates or patches.
  
  
  
  
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  Message
  W4328 - Sales order stocks ............................: &
  
  
  Cause
  Indicates presence or issue with sales order stock (special stock type 'E').
  
  
  Effect
  Warning during sales order processing or availability check.
  
  
  Solution
  Check stock overview (MMBE), sales order (VA03), availability (CO09), and stock movements (MB51). Investigate reservations and delivery status.
  
  
  Related Info
  Sales order stock is special stock reserved for specific sales orders.
  
  
  
  
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