How To Fix W4094 - &: & export license data exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 094

• Message text: &: & export license data 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 export license data 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 W4094 - &: & export license data exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4094 & : & export license data exists
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message typically appears when you are trying to delete or modify a material or a business object in SAP that has associated export license data maintained in the system. The system detects that export license information exists for the object, which may restrict or influence the deletion or modification process due to compliance and legal requirements related to export controls.
  In other words, the system is informing you that export license data is linked to the object, and you should be aware of this before proceeding.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When deleting or changing a material master record that has export license data maintained.
  When attempting to remove or alter data that is linked to export control settings.
  During master data maintenance or data migration activities involving export-relevant materials.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check Export License Data:
  
  Go to the material master or relevant object.
  Navigate to the export license data section (usually under the Foreign Trade/Export views in the material master).
  Review the export license information maintained.
  
  
  
  Decide on Action:
  
  If the export license data is no longer valid or required, you may delete or update the export license data first.
  If the export license data is still valid, you need to consider compliance requirements before deleting or modifying the object.
  
  
  
  Remove Export License Data (if appropriate):
  
  Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or relevant transactions to remove export license data.
  Alternatively, use specific export license maintenance transactions such as VE01 (Create Export License), VE02 (Change Export License), or VE03 (Display Export License) to manage licenses.
  
  
  
  Proceed with Deletion/Modification:
  
  After removing or updating the export license data, retry the deletion or modification.
  The warning should no longer appear if no export license data is linked.
  
  
  
  Consult Compliance Team:
  
  Since export licenses are related to legal compliance, always consult your company’s export control or compliance team before deleting or modifying export license data.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Export License Data in SAP:
  
  Export licenses are maintained in SAP to ensure compliance with international trade regulations. They are linked to materials or business partners to control the export of restricted goods.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MM01/MM02/MM03: Material Master maintenance (Foreign Trade views)
  VE01/VE02/VE03: Export License maintenance
  VT01N/VT02N: Shipment and export-related transactions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal sections on Foreign Trade/Global Trade Services (GTS)
  SAP Notes related to export license management and error messages
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Export license data exists for the object you are trying to delete or modify.
  Solution: Review and remove or update the export license data before proceeding.
  Important: Always ensure compliance with export regulations when handling export license data.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this message appears, I can help with more specific steps.