How To Fix W4332 - & - Special stocks at the vendor (totals) .........: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 332

• Message text: & - Special stocks at the vendor (totals) .........: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4332 - & - Special stocks at the vendor (totals) .........: & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for SAP error message W4332:
  
  SAP Message W4332:
  Text:
  
  Special stocks at the vendor (totals) .........: &
  
  1. Cause:
  This warning message typically appears during the goods movement or inventory management processes involving special stock at the vendor (stock type "Vendor consignment stock" or "Special stock at vendor"). The message indicates that the system is displaying the total quantity of special stock held at the vendor.
  
  The message itself is informational/warning rather than an error.
  It usually appears when you are trying to post a goods receipt or transfer posting involving special stock at the vendor.
  The system shows the total quantity of special stock at the vendor to inform the user about the current stock situation.
  It can also appear if there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the special stock quantities or if the system wants to confirm the stock totals before proceeding.
  
  
  2. Solution:
  
  Review the quantities: Check the displayed total quantity of special stock at the vendor to ensure it matches your expectations.
  Verify stock consistency: Use transaction codes like MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) or MB54 (Consignment Stocks) to verify the special stock quantities at the vendor.
  Check open purchase orders: Sometimes, the special stock at vendor is linked to open purchase orders or consignment stock agreements. Verify these documents for correctness.
  Proceed with caution: Since this is a warning, you can usually proceed with the posting if the quantities are correct.
  Investigate discrepancies: If the quantities do not match your records, investigate possible reasons such as unposted goods receipts, returns, or incorrect stock postings.
  Consult with MM/Inventory team: If unsure, involve the materials management or inventory control team to validate the stock situation.
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Special Stock at Vendor (Vendor Consignment Stock):
  
  This stock belongs to the vendor but is physically stored at your premises. You only pay for it when you consume it.
  
  
  Stock Types in SAP:  
  
  K = Consignment stock (special stock at vendor)  
  Q = Quality inspection stock  
  O = Stock in transit  
  E = Sales order stock  
  etc.
  
  
  
  Transactions to check special stock:  
  
  MB52 - List Warehouse Stocks on Hand  
  MB54 - Consignment Stocks  
  MB5T - Stock in Transit  
  MB1B - Transfer Posting  
  MIGO - Goods Movement (where the warning might appear)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  If you encounter inconsistencies or frequent warnings, check SAP Notes related to special stock and vendor consignment stock for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
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  Message
  W4332 - Special stocks at the vendor (totals) .........: &
  
  
  Cause
  Informational warning showing total special stock at vendor during goods movement.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify quantities, check stock consistency, confirm with purchase orders, proceed if OK.
  
  
  Related Info
  Special stock types, consignment stock, transactions MB52, MB54, MIGO, MB1B.
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with specific transaction steps or debugging this message in your system. Just let me know!