How To Fix W4009 - &: & indep. requirements exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 009

• Message text: &: & indep. requirements exist

What causes this issue?

A planned independent requirement 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 independent requirement. You can then delete the
material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4009 - &: & indep. requirements exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4009 & : & indep. requirements exist
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message appears during the processing of a material or production order when there are independent requirements (planned independent requirements - PIRs) existing for the material in question.
  
  Independent requirements are demand quantities that are planned independently of actual sales or production orders, typically representing forecasted demand.
  The message indicates that there are still independent requirements recorded for the material, which might conflict or overlap with the current order or process you are trying to execute.
  This often occurs during order creation, change, or deletion, or when trying to convert independent requirements into dependent requirements or production orders.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to create or change a production order or planned order for a material that has existing independent requirements.
  When you attempt to delete or modify independent requirements but they are still linked or relevant.
  During MRP runs or manual order processing where independent requirements exist and might affect planning.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  Check Independent Requirements:
  
  Use transaction MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD61/MD62 (Create/Change PIRs) to display and analyze the independent requirements for the material.
  Verify if the independent requirements are still valid or if they can be adjusted or deleted.
  
  
  
  Adjust or Delete Independent Requirements:
  
  If the independent requirements are obsolete or no longer needed, delete or reduce them using MD62 or MD63.
  If they are still valid, consider how they impact your current order or planning.
  
  
  
  Align Planning Strategy:
  
  Check the material’s planning strategy (in material master, MRP 4 view) to ensure it aligns with your demand management approach.
  For make-to-stock materials, independent requirements are common; for make-to-order, they might not be relevant.
  
  
  
  Convert Independent Requirements:
  
  If appropriate, convert independent requirements into dependent requirements or production orders to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Ignore Warning if Appropriate:
  
  Since this is a warning (W message), it may not block processing. If you understand the situation and the independent requirements are intentional, you can proceed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MD04 – Stock/Requirements List
  MD61 – Create Independent Requirements
  MD62 – Change Independent Requirements
  MD63 – Display Independent Requirements
  CO01 – Create Production Order
  CO02 – Change Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Help for "Independent Requirements" and "Demand Management".
  SAP Note related to W4009 might provide specific fixes or explanations depending on your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Planning Concepts:
  
  Independent requirements are part of Demand Management in SAP.
  They represent forecasted or planned demand, not actual sales orders.
  Proper management of PIRs is essential to avoid planning conflicts.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Independent requirements exist for the material, potentially conflicting with current order or planning.
  Solution: Review and adjust/delete independent requirements if necessary; align planning strategy; proceed if warning is acceptable.
  Check: Use MD04, MD62, and related transactions to manage independent requirements.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (transaction, process step), I can help with more tailored advice.