How To Fix W4025 - &: & use in product group exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 025

• Message text: &: & use in product group exists

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delete the usage of the material in all relevant
<DS:GLOS.3526BEC1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>product groups</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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  Error Message
  W4025: "&: & use in product group exists"
  
  Cause
  This warning message typically occurs when you try to delete or change a material or characteristic that is currently assigned or used in a product group. The system prevents the deletion or modification because the object is still referenced in a product group, which could lead to inconsistencies or data integrity issues.
  
  The first placeholder (&) usually contains the object type or name (e.g., material number or characteristic).
  The second placeholder (&) contains the product group or related identifier where the object is used.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  Product groups in SAP are used to classify materials or characteristics for reporting, pricing, or other business processes.
  If a material or characteristic is assigned to a product group, it means it is actively used in that grouping.
  Attempting to delete or modify such an object without first removing it from the product group triggers this warning.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Product Group Assignments:
  
  Identify the product group(s) where the material or characteristic is used.
  You can use transaction codes like:
  
  MM03 (Display Material) to check product group assignment.
  SPRO or IMG settings if product groups are customized.
  Or directly check tables like T179 (Product Groups) or related assignment tables.
  
  
  
  
  
  Remove the Object from Product Group:
  
  Before deleting or changing the object, remove it from the product group.
  This can be done via the relevant transaction or customizing path where product groups are maintained.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation:
  
  After removing the assignment, retry the deletion or modification.
  The warning should no longer appear.
  
  
  
  If Deletion is Not Intended:
  
  If you only want to change the object, ensure that the changes are compatible with the product group usage.
  Sometimes, the warning is informational, and you can proceed if the system allows.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Product Groups are often used in Sales and Distribution (SD), Material Management (MM), and other modules for grouping materials for pricing, reporting, or classification.
  Always ensure that removing an object from a product group does not affect business processes or reporting.
  If unsure, consult with your SAP functional consultant or check the business impact before making changes.
  
  
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  Error
  W4025: "&: & use in product group exists"
  
  
  Cause
  Object (material/characteristic) is assigned to a product group.
  
  
  Effect
  Prevents deletion/modification to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution
  Remove the object from the product group before proceeding.
  
  
  Transactions
  MM03, SPRO, or relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact object type or context (material, characteristic, etc.), I can give more specific instructions.