How To Fix W4016 - &: & use in routing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &: & use in routing

What causes this issue?

The material is used in a routing.

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 material from the routing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4016 - &: & use in routing ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message W4016:
  
  SAP Message W4016: "&: & use in routing"
  
  1. Cause
  The warning message W4016 typically occurs in the routing when there is an issue related to the use of a particular component, operation, or parameter that is not allowed or incorrectly maintained in the routing.
  More specifically, this message often appears when:
  
  A component or operation is used in the routing that is not valid or not allowed in the current context.
  There is an inconsistency or incorrect reference in the routing data.
  A parameter or field contains an invalid or unexpected value.
  
  The placeholders &: & in the message are replaced at runtime with specific details, such as the object or field name and the problematic value or usage.
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the W4016 warning, follow these steps:
  
  Check the routing details: Review the routing operations and components to ensure that all entries are valid and correctly maintained.
  Validate component usage: Verify that the components used in the routing are allowed and correctly assigned.
  Check for invalid parameters: Look for any parameters or fields that might have incorrect or unsupported values.
  Correct inconsistencies: Fix any inconsistencies or errors found in the routing data.
  Use transaction CA02 (Change Routing): Open the routing in transaction CA02 and carefully review the operations, components, and parameters.
  Consult SAP documentation: If the message is unclear, check SAP Notes or the SAP Help Portal for any specific guidance related to the message number W4016.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA01 – Create Routing
  CA02 – Change Routing
  CA03 – Display Routing
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Production Planning (PP)
  Plant Maintenance (PM) (if routing is used in maintenance orders)
  
  
  
  Message Class: Usually related to routing or production order processing.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes referencing message W4016 for any patches or detailed explanations.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W4016: "&: & use in routing"
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or incorrect use of component/operation/parameter in routing
  
  
  Solution
  Review and correct routing data in CA02; ensure valid components and parameters
  
  
  Related Transactions
  CA01, CA02, CA03
  
  
  Module
  Production Planning (PP)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact text replacing the placeholders &: &, I can help you interpret the specific cause more precisely.