How To Fix W4036 - &: & Class assignments (configuration) exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 036

• Message text: &: & Class assignments (configuration) exist

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 all class assignments 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 W4036 - &: & Class assignments (configuration) exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W4036:
  
  SAP Message W4036:
  Text:
  
  &: & Class assignments (configuration) exist
  
  1. Cause:
  This warning message typically appears when you try to delete or change an object (such as a material, equipment, functional location, or other master data) that has existing class assignments in the system.
  
  The system detects that the object is assigned to one or more classes via classification.
  These class assignments are part of the configuration or master data.
  Deleting or modifying the object without handling these assignments could lead to inconsistencies or loss of classification data.
  
  
  2. When does it occur?
  
  When deleting a master data object (e.g., material, equipment, functional location) that is assigned to one or more classes.
  When changing configuration or customizing objects that have class assignments.
  When trying to remove or modify class assignments without first removing the link between the object and the class.
  
  
  3. Solution:
  To resolve or handle this warning, you should:
  
  Check the class assignments for the object in question.
  
  Use transaction codes like CL20N (Class Maintenance), CL24N (Object to Class assignment), or the relevant master data transaction to view class assignments.
  
  
  Remove or adjust the class assignments if you intend to delete or modify the object.
  
  You can remove the object from the class or delete the classification data.
  
  
  If you want to keep the class assignments, reconsider deleting or changing the object.
  If the warning is acceptable and you want to proceed, confirm the warning and continue with the operation (if the system allows).
  
  
  4. Related Information:
  
  
  Classification System in SAP:
  
  SAP uses the classification system to assign objects to classes, which helps in grouping and searching objects based on characteristics.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CL20N – Create/Change Class
  CL24N – Assign Objects to Classes
  IE03 – Display Equipment (to check classification)
  MM03 – Display Material (to check classification)
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always ensure that removing class assignments does not affect business processes.
  Backup or document existing assignments before deletion.
  In some cases, the warning can be suppressed or handled via user exits or BAdIs if required by business logic.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Object has existing class assignments.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning when deleting or modifying the object.
  
  
  Solution
  Review and remove or adjust class assignments before proceeding.
  
  
  Transactions
  CL20N, CL24N, IE03, MM03
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., which object you are working with), I can give more tailored advice.