How To Fix W4110 - &: & Use in assortment modules

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 110

• Message text: &: & Use in assortment modules

What causes this issue?

The material is still being used in assortment modules.

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 material from the assortment modules. Once you have done
this you will be able to delete the material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4110 - &: & Use in assortment modules ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message W4110:
  
  SAP Message W4110: Overview
  
  Message Class: W4
  Message Number: 110
  Message Text: &: & Use in assortment modules
  
  
  Meaning / Cause
  The message W4110 typically appears in the context of assortment modules within SAP, especially in SAP Retail or SAP Merchandise Management environments.
  
  The message indicates that a particular object, characteristic, or value is already in use within assortment modules.
  The placeholders &: & are dynamically replaced by the system with specific information, such as the object name or characteristic and the module or context where it is used.
  This warning is triggered when you attempt to change or delete an object that is currently assigned or referenced in assortment planning or assortment management.
  It serves as a warning (not an error) to prevent inconsistent data or unintended consequences in assortment planning.
  
  
  When Does It Occur?
  
  When trying to delete or modify a characteristic, value, or object that is assigned to an assortment module.
  When maintaining assortments or assortment-related master data.
  During data consistency checks in assortment planning.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve
  
  
  Check Usage:
  
  Identify where the object or characteristic is used in assortment modules.
  Use transaction codes related to assortment management (e.g., WAS1, WAS2, or other Retail assortment transactions) to find references.
  
  
  
  Evaluate Impact:
  
  Understand the impact of changing or deleting the object.
  If the object is critical for assortment planning, consider whether the change is necessary.
  
  
  
  Remove or Reassign:
  
  If deletion is required, first remove the object from all assortment assignments.
  Alternatively, reassign or replace the object in the assortment modules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Retail or Merchandise Management documentation for guidelines on managing assortment characteristics and objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes, test assortment planning and related processes to ensure no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Message Class W4 is related to assortment and merchandise management.
  This message is a warning, so it does not stop processing but alerts the user.
  Proper master data governance is essential to avoid such warnings.
  If unsure, consult your SAP Retail functional consultant or SAP support.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to change/delete an object used in assortment modules.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message to prevent inconsistent assortment data.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify usage, remove or reassign object before changes.
  
  
  Context
  SAP Retail / Merchandise Management assortment planning.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or transaction where you encounter this message, I can help with more specific guidance.