How To Fix W4013 - &: & use as production resource/tool in routing or order

W4013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &: & use as production resource/tool in routing or order

What causes this issue?

The material is used as a production resource/tool in a routing or in
an order.

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 usage of the material in the routing or 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 W4013 - &: & use as production resource/tool in routing or order ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W4013:
  
  SAP Message W4013:
  Message Text:
  &: & use as production resource/tool in routing or order
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you try to use a production resource/tool (PRT) in a routing or production order, but there is some inconsistency or issue related to its assignment or usage.
  Typically, the message indicates that the system has detected the use of a PRT in a routing or order, and it is either:
  
  Not properly assigned or maintained in the routing or order.
  There is a mismatch or missing data related to the PRT usage.
  The PRT is being used in a way that conflicts with the system's configuration or master data.
  
  The placeholders & in the message are replaced by the actual resource/tool name and the context (routing or order).
  
  Common Causes:
  
  
  PRT not assigned in the routing operation:
  The production resource/tool is referenced in the order but not maintained in