How To Fix W4113 - &: & usage in returnable packaging accounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 113

• Message text: &: & usage in returnable packaging accounts

What causes this issue?

Returnable packaging accounts are available for the material.

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?

Check the usages of the material in the area of packaging material
logistics. Archive returnable packaging accounts if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4113 - &: & usage in returnable packaging accounts ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for SAP error message W4113 related to "&: & usage in returnable packaging accounts":
  
  SAP Message W4113: "&: & usage in returnable packaging accounts"
  
  Cause
  This warning message typically occurs in the context of returnable packaging (RPL) accounting in SAP. The system detects an issue related to the usage or assignment of accounts for returnable packaging materials.
  More specifically:
  
  The message indicates that the account determination for returnable packaging is either missing, incorrect, or inconsistent.
  It may happen when the system tries to post a transaction involving returnable packaging, but the relevant G/L accounts for returnable packaging usage or consumption are not properly maintained.
  This can also occur if the returnable packaging material master is not correctly configured with the appropriate account assignment or if the account keys used in pricing or movement types are not properly set up.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the W4113 message, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Returnable Packaging Material Master:
  
  Verify that the returnable packaging materials are correctly flagged and configured.
  Ensure that the account assignment category and valuation class are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Account Determination Settings:
  
  Go to transaction OBYC (Automatic Account Determination).
  Check the account determination for returnable packaging accounts, especially for the relevant transaction keys (e.g., WRX, WRV, WRL, etc.).
  Make sure that the correct G/L accounts are assigned for returnable packaging usage, consumption, and return.
  
  
  
  Check Movement Types and Pricing Procedures:
  
  Verify that the movement types used for returnable packaging movements are correctly linked to the appropriate account keys.
  Ensure that the pricing procedure or condition types related to returnable packaging are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Returnable Packaging Account Assignment:
  
  In some SAP versions, returnable packaging accounts are maintained in a dedicated customizing path:
  
  Logistics Execution ? Packaging ? Returnable Packaging ? Account Assignment
  
  
  Ensure that the accounts for usage, consumption, and return of returnable packaging are maintained.
  
  
  
  Test the Posting:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the transaction again to confirm that the warning no longer appears.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Returnable Packaging Logistics (RPL): SAP module functionality that manages packaging materials that are reused multiple times.
  Account Determination: Critical for correct financial postings related to packaging materials.
  Transaction OBYC: Central place for automatic account determination in SAP MM.
  Movement Types: Control the type of stock movement and influence account determination.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to W4113 for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W4113: "&: & usage in returnable packaging accounts"
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect account determination for returnable packaging usage accounts
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain correct G/L accounts in OBYC, verify material master and movement type settings
  
  
  Related Transactions
  OBYC (Account Determination), MM02 (Material Master), SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  Module
  Logistics Execution / Returnable Packaging Logistics (RPL)
  
  
  
  
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