How To Fix W7062 - Sales order stock exists for mat. &1 in plant &2 in storage loc. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W7 - Message Class for Value-Only Based Inventory Management

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Sales order stock exists for mat. &1 in plant &2 in storage loc. &3

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& still has a sales order stock in plant &V2&, storage
location &V3&. The current transaction would lead to stock
inconsistencies.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. If necessary, make the required transfer
postings for material &V1& in plant &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W7062 - Sales order stock exists for mat. &1 in plant &2 in storage loc. &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W7062 - Sales order stock exists for material &1 in plant &2 in storage location &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that there is existing sales order stock for the specified material (&1) in the given plant (&2) and storage location (&3). Sales order stock refers to stock that is specifically reserved or produced for a particular sales order, often managed separately from unrestricted stock.
  This message typically appears during goods movements or stock transfers when the system detects that the material is currently assigned to a sales order stock category. It serves as a caution that the stock is not general inventory but is linked to a sales order, and any movement or usage might affect that order.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to perform a goods movement (e.g., transfer posting, goods issue) involving a material that has sales order stock.
  During stock overview or stock transfer transactions where the system checks stock types.
  When attempting to consume or transfer stock without considering the sales order stock status.
  
  
  Implications:
  
  Sales order stock is stock that is reserved for a specific customer order.
  Using or moving this stock without proper handling can lead to issues in fulfilling the sales order.
  The warning helps prevent unintentional consumption or misallocation of sales order stock.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  Check Stock Overview:
  
  Use transaction MB52 or MMBE to check the stock situation for the material in the plant and storage location.
  Verify the quantity of sales order stock and unrestricted stock.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order Stock:
  
  Identify the sales order(s) for which the stock is reserved.
  Use transaction CO09 (Availability Overview) or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check the sales order details.
  
  
  
  Decide on Stock Movement:
  
  If you intend to use or move the sales order stock, ensure that it is done in the context of the sales order.
  For example, goods issue for delivery should be done referencing the sales order.
  
  
  
  Transfer Stock Appropriately:
  
  If you want to convert sales order stock to unrestricted stock, you may need to perform a stock transfer or cancellation of the sales order stock reservation.
  This can be done via movement types that allow changing stock types (e.g., 311 for unrestricted stock transfer).
  
  
  
  Adjust or Cancel Sales Order Stock:
  
  If the sales order is no longer valid or the stock should not be reserved, consider deleting or changing the sales order or its stock reservation.
  
  
  
  Consult with Logistics/SD Team:
  
  Since sales order stock is closely linked to Sales and Distribution (SD) processes, coordinate with SD or production planning teams before making changes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Sales Order Stock Types:
  
  Stock can be classified as unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked, or sales order stock.
  Sales order stock is stock specifically reserved for a sales order and is not available for general use.
  
  
  
  Movement Types:
  
  Movement types like 261 (Goods issue for order) or 411 (Transfer posting to sales order stock) are relevant.
  Proper movement types must be used to handle sales order stock correctly.
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MB52 - List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MMBE - Stock Overview
  CO09 - Availability Overview
  VA03 - Display Sales Order
  VL02N - Change Outbound Delivery (for goods issue)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Help Portal or OSS Notes for specific scenarios involving sales order stock.
  Example SAP Note: 123456 (hypothetical) might describe handling sales order stock warnings.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W7062 alerts you that the material stock in the specified plant and storage location is reserved for a sales order. Before moving or using this stock, verify the sales order details and handle the stock movements accordingly to avoid impacting order fulfillment.
  
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