How To Fix W4008 - &: & planned order exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 008

• Message text: &: & planned order exists

What causes this issue?

A planned order exists for the material.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete the planned order. You can then archive the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4008 - &: & planned order exists ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W4008: "& planned order exists":
  
  SAP Message W4008: "& planned order exists"
  1. Cause:
  The warning message W4008 occurs during the creation or processing of a planned order in SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. It indicates that there is already an existing planned order for the same material and requirement date (or within a certain time frame).
  In other words, when you try to create a new planned order for a material, SAP checks if there is already a planned order that covers the same demand or requirement. If such a planned order exists, the system issues this warning to prevent duplicate or overlapping planned orders.
  Typical scenarios causing this warning:
  
  Attempting to create a planned order manually or via MRP run when a planned order for the same material and similar dates already exists.
  Multiple planned orders created for the same requirement, potentially leading to overproduction or confusion.
  System detects overlapping planned orders during rescheduling or changes.
  
  
  2. Solution:
  
  
  Review existing planned orders: Check the existing planned orders for the material in question. Use transaction MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD12 (Change Planned Order) to view and analyze planned orders.
  
  
  Consolidate planned orders: If multiple planned orders exist for the same requirement, consider consolidating them into a single planned order to avoid duplication.
  
  
  Delete or convert planned orders: If the existing planned order is no longer needed, you can delete it (using MD12) or convert it into a production order (using CO40) to clear the warning.
  
  
  Adjust MRP parameters: Sometimes, adjusting lot sizing or planning horizon parameters can help prevent creation of overlapping planned orders.
  
  
  Ignore warning if appropriate: Since W4008 is a warning (not an error), you can proceed if you are sure that multiple planned orders are required. However, be cautious to avoid overproduction.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MD04 – Stock/Requirements List (to check planned orders)
  MD12 – Change Planned Order
  CO40 – Convert Planned Order to Production Order
  MD01/MD02 – MRP runs that generate planned orders
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Production Planning and MRP
  SAP Notes related to planned order warnings (search for W4008 in SAP Support Portal)
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Lot sizing procedures in material master (MM02)
  MRP parameters and planning strategies
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  A planned order already exists for the material and requirement date, causing a warning.
  
  
  Solution
  Review, consolidate, delete, or convert existing planned orders; adjust MRP parameters.
  
  
  Info
  Use MD04, MD12, CO40; warning can be ignored if intentional; check SAP documentation for details.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transactions, feel free to ask!