How To Fix WSTI_CALC042 - Item already completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_CALC - Physical Inventory Messages: Book Inv. Calc. at Count Time

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Item already completed

What causes this issue?

The physical inventory document item is no longer active because it has
already been completed.

System Response

This message is displayed as a warning for a physical inventory document
item that has already been completed if a request has been made for a
simulated calculation of the book inventory balance at the count time
for this item. In this case, the system cannot simulate the calculation
for this item. For this reason, the data displayed for this item
corresponds to the dataset in the database.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_CALC042 - Item already completed ?

  The SAP error message WSTI_CALC042: Item already completed typically occurs in the context of SAP Work Scheduling, Production Orders, or Process Orders when an operation or item that you are trying to process or confirm has already been marked as completed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  The system detects that the operation or item you are trying to process (e.g., confirm, change, or delete) has already been completed.
  This can happen if:
  
  The operation has already been confirmed fully.
  The status of the item is set to "completed" or "closed."
  You are trying to perform an action that is not allowed on completed items.
  
  
  Sometimes, this error can also occur due to inconsistent status updates or if the system has not been refreshed properly after a confirmation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the status of the item/operation:
  
  Use transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) or IW33 (Display Maintenance Order) to check the status of the operation/item.
  Verify if the operation is indeed completed or closed.
  
  
  
  Review confirmations:
  
  Check if the operation has already been confirmed fully.
  Use transaction CO11N or IW41/IW42 to review confirmations.
  
  
  
  If you need to make changes:
  
  If the operation is completed but changes are necessary, you may need to:
  
  Reverse the confirmation (using CO13 for production orders or IW44 for maintenance orders).
  Reopen the operation or order if allowed.
  
  
  Note: Reversing confirmations or reopening operations should be done carefully and usually requires appropriate authorization.
  
  
  
  Check for system inconsistencies:
  
  Sometimes, inconsistencies in status can cause this error.
  Running consistency checks or using transaction COHV (Mass Processing) to update statuses might help.
  Consult your SAP Basis or support team if you suspect database inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WSTI_CALC042 for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WSTI_CALC
  Typical Modules: PP (Production Planning), PM (Plant Maintenance), or PS (Project System) depending on context.
  Common Transactions:
  
  CO03 - Display Production Order
  CO11N - Confirm Production Order Operation
  CO13 - Reverse Confirmation
  IW33 - Display Maintenance Order
  IW41/IW42 - Confirm Maintenance Order
  IW44 - Reverse Maintenance Confirmation
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to process an operation/item that is already completed or closed.
  
  
  Solution
  Check status, review confirmations, reverse confirmation if needed, and ensure system consistency.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  CO03, CO11N, CO13, IW33, IW41, IW42, IW44
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes for patches or known issues related to WSTI_CALC042.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, module, or process step), I can give a more tailored solution.