How To Fix W4010 - &: & production order exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 010

• Message text: &: & production order exists

What causes this issue?

A production 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 production order. You can then delete the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4010 - &: & production order exists ?

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  SAP Error Message: W4010 & : & production order exists
  
  1. Cause
  The warning message W4010 with the text "& : & production order exists" typically occurs when you try to perform an action that conflicts with an existing production order in the system. This message is often encountered in scenarios such as:
  
  Attempting to create a new production order for a material or process that already has an open or existing production order.
  Trying to delete or change a master data record (like a material or BOM) that is currently referenced by an active production order.
  Attempting to create a reservation or goods movement that conflicts with an existing production order.
  
  The message indicates that the system has found one or more production orders related to the material, batch, or process you are working with, and this may prevent the requested action.
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve or handle this warning, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Production Orders:
  
  Use transaction CO03 (Display Production Order) or COHV (Production Order Mass Processing) to find existing production orders for the material or batch in question.
  Verify the status of these orders (e.g., created, released, confirmed, technically completed).
  
  
  
  Evaluate the Need for the New Order or Action:
  
  If the existing production order is still valid and active, consider whether you need to create a new order or if the existing one can be used or modified.
  If the existing order is obsolete or no longer needed, consider closing or deleting it (if allowed).
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data or Process:
  
  If you are trying to change master data that is referenced by a production order, you may need to first complete or delete the production order before making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Production Planning:
  
  Coordinate with the production planning or manufacturing team to understand the status and necessity of existing production orders.
  
  
  
  Suppress or Ignore Warning (if appropriate):
  
  Since W messages are warnings, sometimes you can proceed by acknowledging the warning if the system allows.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Message Class: Usually related to production order or material master data.
  
  
  Transactions Involved: CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), CO03 (Display Production Order), MD04 (Stock/Requirements List).
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Creating multiple production orders for the same material and plant.
  Changing BOM or routing while production orders exist.
  Creating reservations or goods movements conflicting with production orders.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to production order management for specific fixes or enhancements.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on production order lifecycle and master data dependencies.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this message appears, I can give more tailored advice.