How To Fix W4068 - &: & source list entries exist

W4068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 068

• Message text: &: & source list entries exist

What causes this issue?

Source list entries with a valid-to date which is later than the
ordering time still exist for the material and the plant.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Reset the source list entries to the day before the ordering block date.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4068 - &: & source list entries exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W4068: & : & source list entries exist:
  
  SAP Message W4068: "& : & source list entries exist"
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears when you try to delete or change a material or vendor master record, or perform certain procurement-related activities, and there are existing source list entries linked to the material/vendor combination.
  
  Source list in SAP is a master data record that specifies approved sources of supply for a material over a certain period.
  The system prevents deletion or certain changes if source list entries exist because these entries are used in procurement processes and deleting them could lead to inconsistencies or errors in purchasing.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When attempting to delete a vendor or material that has source list entries assigned.
  When trying to change procurement data that conflicts with existing source list entries.
  During mass changes or data cleanup activities involving materials/vendors.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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