How To Fix W4107 - &: & internal use of the material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 107

• Message text: &: & internal use of the material

What causes this issue?

The material is still being used internally by another material.
Possible ways in which the material is being used:
As a pricing reference material
As a sales material associated with one or more procurement materials
As a configurable material
As a follow-up material
As a manufacturer part number
The material may be in use both at material level and at plant level.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4107 - &: & internal use of the material ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message W4107: "&: & internal use of the material":
  
  SAP Message W4107: "&: & internal use of the material"
  1. Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs during goods movement or inventory management processes when a material is being used or posted for internal consumption or internal use. The system is indicating that the material in question is flagged or designated for internal use, and the transaction you are trying to perform involves such a material.
  More specifically:
  
  The material master has a setting or indicator that marks it for internal use.
  The transaction involves posting goods movements (e.g., goods issue, transfer posting) that relate to internal consumption.
  The system is alerting the user that the material is being used internally, which might affect inventory valuation, cost accounting, or consumption tracking.
  
  
  2. Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  Check the Material Type and Usage settings.
  Verify if the material is flagged for internal use or if there are special indicators in the Accounting 1 or Costing 1 views.
  
  
  
  Review Movement Type:
  
  Confirm the movement type used in the goods movement.
  Some movement types are specifically for internal consumption (e.g., 201 - Goods issue for cost center).
  Ensure the movement type aligns with the intended use of the material.
  
  
  
  Confirm Business Process:
  
  If the material is indeed for internal use, this warning can be acknowledged.
  If the material should not be used internally, correct the material master settings or use a different material.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  In some cases, the warning can be controlled or suppressed via configuration in the Inventory Management or Materials Management module.
  Consult with your SAP MM or WM consultant to adjust settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Inform users about the meaning of this warning.
  Ensure proper procedures are followed when posting goods movements involving internal use materials.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W4 (Material Management)
  Message Number: 107
  Typical Transactions: MIGO, MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, or any goods movement transaction.
  Related Movement Types: 201 (Goods issue to cost center), 261 (Goods issue for order), etc.
  Impact: This is usually a warning, not an error, so the transaction can proceed but the user is informed about the internal use nature of the material.
  Customization: The message can be customized or suppressed via transaction OMWB (Maintain Message Control) if business processes require it.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Material flagged for internal use; goods movement involves internal consumption.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify material master settings; confirm movement type; adjust if necessary; acknowledge warning if valid.
  
  
  Related Info
  Message class W4, message 107; occurs in goods movement transactions; usually a warning.
  
  
  
  
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