How To Fix W4026 - &: & sales and operations plan exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 026

• Message text: &: & sales and operations plan 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 <DS:GLOS.3526C471AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>sales and
operations plans</> for the material. You can then archive the
material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4026 - &: & sales and operations plan exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4026 & : & sales and operations plan exists
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message typically appears in the context of Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) within SAP. It indicates that a Sales and Operations Plan already exists for the specified parameters (such as planning version, product, plant, or planning period).
  In other words, when you try to create or copy a sales and operations plan for a particular combination of key fields, SAP detects that a plan already exists and issues this warning to prevent duplicate or conflicting plans.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During creation or copying of SOP data.
  When trying to save or generate a plan that overlaps with an existing plan.
  While working in transaction codes related to SOP, such as MC81, MC85, or planning version maintenance.
  
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The system finds an existing SOP record for the same planning version, product, plant, and planning period.
  This could be due to:
  
  Attempting to create a plan without deleting or archiving the old one.
  Copying SOP data into a planning version that already contains data.
  Overlapping planning periods or versions.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check existing SOP data:
  
  Use transaction MC81 (Display SOP data) or MC85 (Change SOP data) to review existing plans.
  Verify if the plan you are trying to create or copy already exists.
  
  
  
  Delete or archive old SOP data:
  
  If the existing plan is obsolete, delete it using MC85 or appropriate transaction.
  Alternatively, archive old SOP data if it needs to be retained for historical purposes.
  
  
  
  Use a different planning version:
  
  Create or copy the plan into a different planning version that does not have existing data.
  
  
  
  Adjust planning period:
  
  Ensure that the planning periods do not overlap with existing plans.
  
  
  
  Check authorization and system settings:
  
  Sometimes, the warning may be triggered due to system settings or user authorizations. Verify that you have the correct permissions to overwrite or delete SOP data.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: W4 (Warning)
  This is a warning, not an error, so the system may allow you to continue after acknowledging the message, but it is recommended to resolve the conflict to avoid inconsistent planning data.
  SOP is a key part of Demand Management and Production Planning in SAP, so maintaining clean and non-overlapping plans is critical for accurate forecasting and planning.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  SOP data already exists for the given parameters.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message W4026 is triggered.
  
  
  Solution
  Check existing SOP data, delete/archive old plans, use different planning versions or periods.
  
  
  Transactions
  MC81 (Display SOP), MC85 (Change SOP), MC80 (Planning Version Maintenance)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the exact transaction or process step where the message appears, and the planning version or product details involved.