How To Fix W4114 - &: & Material is used in control cycles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 114

• Message text: &: & Material is used in control cycles

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Material is used in non-WM-managed storage locations
Determine the KANBAN control cycles for the material and storage
location, and check whether the KANBAN control cycles can be deleted.
<DS:TRAN.PK18>Proceed</>
Delete the KANBAN control cycles.
<DS:TRAN.PK02>Proceed</>
RESET N2
Material is used in WM-managed storage locations
Determine the WM control cycles for the material and storage location,
and check whether the WM control cycles can be deleted.
<DS:TRAN.LS41>Proceed</>
Delete the WM control cycles.
<DS:TRAN.LPK2>Proceed</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4114 - &: & Material is used in control cycles ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W4114:
  
  SAP Message W4114:
  Message Text:
  
  &: & Material is used in control cycles
  
  1. Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you attempt to perform an action on a material that is currently used in control cycles within the SAP system. Control cycles are part of the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Repetitive Manufacturing processes, where materials are planned and controlled through specific cycles.
  Typical scenarios triggering this message include:
  
  Trying to delete or block a material that is assigned to one or more control cycles.
  Changing material master data that affects planning or control cycles.
  Attempting to remove or modify control cycles without first addressing the material assignments.
  
  The system issues this warning to prevent inconsistencies or disruptions in planning and production processes.
  
  2. Solution:
  To resolve or handle this warning, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Control Cycles:
  
  Identify the control cycles where the material is used. You can do this via transaction codes related to control cycles, such as:
  
  MF47 (Display Control Cycles)
  MF50 (Planning Table for repetitive manufacturing)
  Or via customizing paths for control cycle maintenance.
  
  
  
  Remove or Reassign Material:
  
  If you intend to delete or block the material, first remove it from all control cycles or replace it with an alternative material.
  
  
  Adjust Planning Settings:
  
  If you are changing material master data, ensure that changes are compatible with the control cycles' requirements.
  
  
  Consult with Production/Planning Team:
  
  Since control cycles are closely linked to production planning, coordinate with the relevant teams to understand the impact before making changes.
  
  
  Use Transaction to Delete Control Cycles (if applicable):
  
  If control cycles are obsolete, delete or archive them properly before modifying the material.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Control Cycles in SAP:
  
  Control cycles are used in Repetitive Manufacturing to plan and control production quantities over time. They define how materials are consumed and produced in cycles.
  
  
  Material Master and Planning:
  
  Materials assigned to control cycles are typically planned using repetitive manufacturing methods, and changes to these materials can affect production schedules.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  For more detailed troubleshooting, check SAP Notes related to message W4114 or control cycle management.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MF47 – Display Control Cycles
  MF50 – Planning Table
  MM02 – Change Material Master (where you might encounter this warning)
  CS03 – Display BOM (sometimes related if BOMs are linked to control cycles)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Material is assigned to one or more control cycles, preventing certain changes or deletions.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify and remove the material from control cycles before proceeding with changes.
  
  
  Related
  Control cycles are part of repetitive manufacturing and planning; coordinate with planning teams.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or action you were performing when you encountered this message, I can offer more tailored guidance.