How To Fix W4097 - &: & dependent batch records exist

W4097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 097

• Message text: &: & dependent batch records 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?

First archive the dependent batch records for the material. You can
then archive the material itself.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4097 - &: & dependent batch records exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W4097 & : & dependent batch records exist
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears when you attempt to delete or change a batch record in SAP, but there are dependent records linked to this batch. These dependent records could be material documents, batch stocks, batch classification data, or other transactional data that reference the batch.
  In other words, the system prevents you from deleting or modifying a batch because it is still in use or referenced elsewhere, ensuring data consistency and integrity.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Trying to delete a batch that has stock in inventory.
  Attempting to delete a batch that is referenced in material documents (goods movements, reservations, etc.).
  Modifying batch master data when dependent classification or inspection lot records exist.
  Deleting a batch that is linked to quality management records or production orders.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Dependent Records:
  
  Use transaction MSC3N (Display Batch) to review batch details.
  Check stock using MMBE (Stock Overview) to