How To Fix W4095 - &: & preference data exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 095

• Message text: &: & preference 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 preference 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 W4095 - &: & preference data exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4095 & : & preference data exists
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message typically appears when you are trying to create or modify a master data record (such as a vendor, customer, or material) or a transaction, and the system detects that preference data already exists for the object in question.
  Preference data in SAP usually refers to user-specific or system-specific settings or parameters that influence how data is processed or displayed. For example, in the context of purchasing or sales, preference data might include preferred vendors, delivery preferences, or other customized settings.
  The message indicates that the system has found existing preference data related to the object you are working on, which might affect the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or changing master data where preference data is maintained.
  When importing or updating data that conflicts with existing preference settings.
  When system checks detect that preference data is already assigned and might be overwritten or duplicated.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  Review existing preference data:
  
  Check the preference data related to the object (e.g., vendor/customer/material).
  Use transaction codes or menu paths relevant to the master data to display preference data.
  
  
  
  Decide on action:
  
  If the existing preference data is correct and should remain, you may need to adjust your current operation to avoid conflicts.
  If the preference data is outdated or incorrect, consider deleting or updating it before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Avoid duplication:
  
  Ensure that you are not unintentionally creating duplicate preference entries.
  Use SAP standard transactions or reports to clean up or maintain preference data.
  
  
  
  Consult documentation or SAP notes:
  
  Sometimes, this warning is informational and does not block the process.
  Check if there are SAP Notes related to message W4095 for your specific module or scenario.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W4 (Warning messages related to master data or preferences)
  Common Modules: MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), FI (Financial Accounting), depending on context.
  Transaction Codes: Varies by module, e.g., XK02 (Change Vendor), VD02 (Change Customer), MM02 (Change Material).
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for message W4095 to find any relevant notes or patches.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Preference data already exists for the object you are working on.
  Effect: Warning to prevent accidental overwriting or duplication.
  Solution: Review and manage existing preference data before proceeding.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or module context, I can help you with more specific steps or transaction codes to check the preference data.