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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Reservations and Dependent Requirements:
  
  Use transaction MB25 (List Reservations) to check if there are any open reservations for the material.
  Use transaction MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to see dependent requirements like planned orders, production orders, or sales orders.
  
  
  
  Clear or Delete Reservations:
  
  If the reservation is no longer needed, delete or close the reservation.
  If the reservation is still required, you may need to adjust the dependent requirements first.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dependent Requirements:
  
  If dependent requirements exist, you may need to delete or change these first before deleting the reservation or material document.
  For planned orders, use MD12 to change or delete.
  For production orders, use CO02 to change or COHV for mass processing.
  
  
  
  Check Material Document Status:
  
  If the material document is referenced by reservations, you cannot delete it until the reservations are cleared.
  
  
  
  Consult with Planning / Production Teams:
  
  Since reservations and dependent requirements are often linked to production or sales processes, coordinate with relevant departments before deleting or changing documents.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WM (Warehouse Management) or MM (Materials Management), depending on context.
  Message Number: 4017
  Transaction Codes Involved: MB25, MD04, MD12, CO02, COHV, MB21 (Create Reservation), MB22 (Change Reservation), MB23 (Display Reservation)
  Related SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for specific system versions if the issue persists or if you suspect a system bug.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to delete/change a document or reservation that has existing reservations or dependent requirements.
  
  
  Effect
  System prevents the action to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify and clear dependent requirements or reservations before proceeding.
  
  
  Tools/Transactions
  MB25, MD04, MD12, CO02, COHV
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where you encountered this message, I can help with more tailored steps.