How To Fix W4106 - &: & dangerous goods data exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 106

• Message text: &: & dangerous goods data exists

What causes this issue?

The material is still in use in dangerous goods management.

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?

Delete the dangerous goods management usage. Then you will be able to
delete the material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4106 - &: & dangerous goods data exists ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W4106: & dangerous goods data exists:
  
  SAP Message W4106: "& dangerous goods data exists"
  1. Cause:
  This warning message appears when you attempt to perform an action (such as deleting or changing a material, batch, or shipment) that involves data linked to dangerous goods (hazardous materials) in the system. The system detects that there is existing dangerous goods data associated with the object, and it warns you because the action might affect or invalidate this data.
  For example:
  
  You try to delete a material that has dangerous goods classification data maintained.
  You attempt to change a shipment or delivery that contains dangerous goods data.
  You try to modify or delete batch data linked to dangerous goods.
  
  The system issues this warning to prevent accidental loss or inconsistency of hazardous material information, which is critical for compliance with legal and safety regulations.
  
  2. Solution:
  
  
  Review the dangerous goods data: Before proceeding, check the dangerous goods data linked to the object. This can be done in the material master (usually in the Dangerous Goods tab), batch master, or shipment/delivery documents.
  
  
  Decide on the action:
  
  If you intend to keep the dangerous goods data, do not delete or change the object in a way that would invalidate this data.
  If you want to delete or change the object, first remove or update the dangerous goods data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Steps to resolve:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master).
  Navigate to the Dangerous Goods data section.
  Remove or update the dangerous goods classification or related data.
  Save the changes.
  Retry the original action (delete/change).
  
  
  
  If the warning is acceptable: Sometimes, the warning can be acknowledged and the action continued if you are sure about the consequences. This depends on the transaction and system configuration.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Dangerous Goods Management (DGM): SAP has a module/component for managing dangerous goods data to ensure compliance with international transport regulations (e.g., ADR, IMDG, IATA).
  
  
  Material Master Data: Dangerous goods data is maintained in the material master under the "Basic Data" or "Additional Data" tabs, depending on SAP version.
  
  
  Legal Compliance: Proper handling of dangerous goods data is critical for legal compliance, safety, and transportation documentation.
  
  
  Customizing: The system behavior regarding warnings/errors for dangerous goods data can sometimes be configured in SPRO under Logistics Execution or Materials Management settings.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01/MM02/MM03: Create/Change/Display Material Master (Dangerous Goods tab)
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery (may show warnings if dangerous goods data exists)
  DG01: Dangerous Goods Management transactions
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to delete/change an object with existing dangerous goods data linked to it.
  
  
  Solution
  Review and remove/update dangerous goods data before proceeding with the delete/change action.
  
  
  Related
  Dangerous Goods Management module, material master data, legal compliance, transaction codes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where you encounter this message, I can give more tailored advice.