How To Fix W4029 - &: & reference to equipment exists

W4029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 029

• Message text: &: & reference to equipment 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 reference to the equipment. You can then archive the
material.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

W4029 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  W4029: "&: & reference to equipment exists"
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you attempt to perform an action on a functional location or a technical object that is still referenced by equipment records in the system. Specifically, it means that the object you are trying to delete, change, or modify is still linked to one or more equipment master records.
  For example, if you try to delete a functional location or a technical object that has equipment assigned to it, SAP prevents this action to maintain data consistency and integrity.
  
  Explanation of Message Variables:
  
  The first "&" typically represents the object type (e.g., Functional Location, Technical Object).
  The second "&" represents the specific object ID or number.
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Deleting a functional location that has equipment assigned.
  Changing a technical object that is referenced by equipment.
  Attempting to move or modify an object without first removing or reassigning the equipment.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Assignments:
  
  Use transaction IE03 (Display Equipment) or