How To Fix W4133 - &: & Deletion of material terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 133

• Message text: &: & Deletion of material terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4133 - &: & Deletion of material terminated ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message W4133:
  
  SAP Message W4133:
  Message Text:
  
  &: & Deletion of material terminated
  
  1. Cause:
  This warning message occurs when an attempt to delete a material in SAP is terminated because the system has found dependencies or conditions that prevent the deletion. The placeholders & in the message typically represent the material number and a specific reason or object related to the termination.
  Common causes include:
  
  The material is still referenced in other master data or transactional data (e.g., open purchase orders, sales orders, reservations, stock in inventory).
  The material is assigned to a BOM (Bill of Materials), routing, or production order.
  The material is used in valuation or accounting documents.
  The material is flagged as a "material to be blocked" or has deletion flags that are inconsistent.
  The material is part of a project or service master data.
  There are open documents or processes that require the material to remain active.
  
  
  2. Solution:
  To resolve the issue and successfully delete the material, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to review the material master data.
  Check if the material is used in any open purchase orders, sales orders, reservations, or production orders.
  Use transaction CS15 to check if the material is part of any BOM.
  Use transaction MB52 or MMBE to check stock levels.
  Check if the material is assigned to any valuation or accounting documents.
  
  
  
  Clear or Close Dependencies:
  
  Close or delete open purchase or sales orders referencing the material.
  Remove the material from BOMs or routings.
  Clear stock or transfer stock to another material.
  Ensure no open production or maintenance orders exist for the material.
  
  
  
  Set Deletion Flags:
  
  Set the appropriate deletion flags in the material master (e.g., flag for deletion at plant or client level) using transaction MM06 or directly in MM02.
  Deletion flags mark the material for deletion but do not immediately delete it; the system will delete the material during background jobs if no dependencies exist.
  
  
  
  Run Material Deletion Program:
  
  Use transaction SARA or the standard SAP report RMMCLST0 to run the material deletion program.
  This program deletes materials flagged for deletion and without dependencies.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to delete materials.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MM06 – Flag material for deletion
  MM03 – Display material master
  CS15 – Where-used list for BOM
  MB52 / MMBE – Stock overview
  SARA – Archive management (for deletion jobs)
  SE91 – Message maintenance (to check message text and details)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material deletion issues for your specific SAP version.
  Example: SAP Note 123456 (hypothetical) might provide patches or detailed instructions.
  
  
  
  Background Jobs:
  
  Material deletion is often processed in background jobs that run periodically.
  Ensure these jobs are scheduled and running correctly.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always backup or archive material master data before deletion.
  Coordinate with logistics, production, and finance teams before deleting materials.
  Use deletion flags first rather than immediate deletion to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact material number and additional context (e.g., the second placeholder in the message), I can help you identify the specific dependency causing the termination.
  
  Summary:
  
  W4133 indicates that the deletion of a material was stopped due to existing dependencies or open references. To fix it, identify and clear these dependencies, set deletion flags, and run the deletion program.
  
  If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!