How To Fix W4111 - &: & Manufacturer parts exist

W4111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 111

• Message text: &: & Manufacturer parts exist

What causes this issue?

Manufacturer parts still exist for the material, preventing it from
being included in your reorganization.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

First delete the manufacturer parts. Then you will be able to delete
the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4111 - &: & Manufacturer parts exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W4111 & : & Manufacturer parts exist
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears in the context of material master data or purchasing when you are trying to delete or change a material or a related record, but there are still manufacturer parts assigned to that material.
  
  
  Cause: The system detects that manufacturer parts (manufacturer part numbers or vendor-specific parts) are still linked to the material or the relevant object. Since these manufacturer parts exist, the system prevents the deletion or certain changes to avoid data inconsistency or loss of important references.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When attempting to delete a material or a material-related record that has manufacturer parts assigned.
  When trying to change material master data that affects manufacturer parts.
  During master data cleanup or data migration activities.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check Manufacturer Parts:
  
  Go to the material master record.
  Navigate to the relevant view or transaction where manufacturer parts are maintained (e.g., Purchasing