How To Fix W4017 - &: & reservation / dependent requirements exist

W4017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 017

• Message text: &: & reservation / dependent requirements exist

What causes this issue?

A reservation exists for the material or a dependent 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 reservation or dependent requirement for the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4017 - &: & reservation / dependent requirements exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message W4017:
  
  SAP Message W4017: &: & reservation / dependent requirements exist
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you attempt to perform an action (such as deleting or changing a material document, reservation, or planned order) that is linked to existing reservations or dependent requirements.
  
  
  Reservation / Dependent Requirements Exist:
  The system detects that there are open reservations or dependent requirements (like planned orders, production orders, or sales orders) associated with the material or document you are trying to modify or delete.
  
  
  This is a safeguard to prevent inconsistencies in inventory management and production planning.
  
  
  
  Typical Scenarios When W4017 Occurs:
  
  Trying to delete a material document that has open reservations.
  Attempting to delete or change a reservation that is linked to dependent requirements.
  Changing a planned order or production order that has reservations or dependent requirements.
  Trying to delete a reservation that is still referenced by dependent requirements.
  
  
  Solution / How