How To Fix W4134 - &: & Dependent material master data still exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 134

• Message text: &: & Dependent material master data still exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4134 - &: & Dependent material master data still exists ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4134 & : & Dependent material master data still exists
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message appears when you attempt to delete or flag a material for deletion in the material master, but there are still dependent data records linked to this material in the system. These dependent records could be in various areas such as:
  
  Purchasing info records
  Sales data
  Bills of Materials (BOM)
  Work scheduling data
  Accounting views
  Storage locations
  Quality management data
  Warehouse management data
  
  The system prevents deletion because these dependent records must be removed or handled first to maintain data consistency and integrity.
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  You try to delete a material master record (e.g., via transaction MM06 or MM02 with deletion flag).
  The system checks for dependent data.
  If dependent data exists, the system issues warning W4134 and does not allow deletion until these dependencies are resolved.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to check all views of the material.
  Use CS03 to check if the material is used in any BOMs.
  Use ME13 to check purchasing info records.
  Check sales data in VA03 or sales views in MM03.
  Check warehouse management data if WM is active.
  Use reports or custom programs to find all dependent data.
  
  
  
  Delete or Flag Dependent Data for Deletion:
  
  Delete or flag for deletion all dependent records related to the material.
  For example, delete purchasing info records, remove the material from BOMs, delete sales data, etc.
  
  
  
  Delete Material Master:
  
  After all dependent data is removed or flagged for deletion, you can delete or flag the material master for deletion.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction MM06:
  
  This transaction allows you to flag a material for deletion at various organizational levels.
  The system will check dependencies and allow deletion only if no dependent data exists.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to delete or flag dependent data and material master records.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: W4 (Warning)
  Message Number: 134
  This is a warning, not an error, so technically you can proceed if you handle dependencies properly.
  Sometimes, the system may allow deletion at certain organizational levels if dependencies exist only at other levels.
  Always ensure that deleting a material does not impact business processes or reporting.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Dependent material master data (e.g., BOM, purchasing info, sales data) still exists.
  
  
  Effect
  Material cannot be deleted or flagged for deletion until dependencies are removed.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify and delete or flag dependent data, then delete or flag the material master.
  
  
  Transactions
  MM03, MM06, CS03, ME13, VA03
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying dependent data, SAP provides standard reports and tools, or you can consult your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  Let me know if you want a step-by-step guide on how to find dependent data or delete the material master!