How To Fix WR042 - Stock value at retail (doc. no &1) and cost (doc. no &2) being changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR - Messages for Revaluation at Retail

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Stock value at retail (doc. no &1) and cost (doc. no &2) being changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WR042 - Stock value at retail (doc. no &1) and cost (doc. no &2) being changed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WR042: "Stock value at retail (doc. no &1) and cost (doc. no &2) being changed":
  
  1. Cause of the Error WR042
  This error typically occurs in SAP Retail (IS-Retail) during inventory or stock value postings when there is an inconsistency between the stock value at retail and the stock value at cost. Specifically:
  
  The system detects that the stock value at retail (document number &1) and the stock value at cost (document number &2) have been changed inconsistently.
  This usually happens during inventory postings, stock adjustments, or price changes where the retail value and cost value are updated separately or incorrectly.
  The root cause is often a mismatch or discrepancy in the stock valuation data between the retail and cost sides, which violates the system’s consistency checks.
  It can also occur if there are parallel postings or if the retail price and cost price are not aligned properly in the system.
  
  
  2. Solution / How to Resolve
  To resolve the WR042 error, follow these steps:
  
  Check the documents referenced in the error message (doc. no &1 and &2). These documents represent the postings that caused the inconsistency.
  Analyze the stock value at retail and cost for the material in question:
  
  Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview), MB51 (Material Document List), or MRBR (Release Blocked Invoices) to check stock and valuation.
  Check the material master data (transaction MM03) for correct valuation class, price control (standard price or moving average price), and retail price.
  
  
  Reconcile the stock values:
  
  If the retail value is incorrect, adjust the retail price or perform a retail price update.
  If the cost value is incorrect, check the cost price and perform a price update or revaluation if necessary.
  
  
  Run the relevant SAP Retail reports or programs to update or correct stock values:
  
  For example, use RMCSTOCK or RMCSTOCK1 to update stock values.
  Use RMCSTOCK2 to correct inconsistencies.
  
  
  Check for open or incomplete postings that might cause parallel updates.
  If the problem persists, consult SAP Notes or OSS messages related to WR042 for specific patches or corrections.
  In some cases, a manual correction via inventory adjustment or stock transfer posting might be necessary to realign the values.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Module: SAP Retail (IS-Retail), Inventory Management, and Material Valuation.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MMBE – Stock Overview
  MB51 – Material Document List
  MRBR – Release Blocked Invoices
  RMCSTOCK / RMCSTOCK1 / RMCSTOCK2 – SAP Retail stock value update and correction programs
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to WR042 for known issues and fixes.
  Cause in Business Process: Often triggered during physical inventory postings, price changes, or stock adjustments where retail and cost values are updated separately.
  Prevention: Ensure that retail and cost prices are updated consistently and that postings are done in the correct sequence.
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored advice.