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

W4025 - Overview

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4025 - &: & use in product group exists ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W4025: "&: & use in product group exists":
  
  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