How To Fix W4135 - &: & Material used in maintenance order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 135

• Message text: &: & Material used in maintenance order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4135 - &: & Material used in maintenance order ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message W4135:
  
  SAP Message W4135:
  Message Text:
  
  &: & Material used in maintenance order
  
  1. Cause:
  This warning message appears when you try to perform an action on a material that is currently being used in a maintenance order. For example, you might be trying to delete, block, or change the material master data, but the system detects that this material is assigned or referenced in one or more maintenance orders.
  The system issues this warning to prevent inconsistencies or data integrity issues because maintenance orders depend on the material data for planning, execution, and costing.
  
  2. Solution:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Orders:
  
  Identify the maintenance orders that are using the material. You can do this by using transaction codes such as:
  
  IW33 (Display Maintenance Order)  
  IW38 (Change/Display Orders)  
  Or by running reports to find orders referencing the material.
  
  
  
  Evaluate Impact:
  
  Determine if the maintenance orders are still open or in process. If the orders are completed or no longer relevant, consider closing or deleting them if appropriate.
  
  
  Adjust Material Master Data Carefully:
  
  If you need to change or block the material, ensure that it will not negatively impact ongoing maintenance orders. Sometimes, you may need to wait until the orders are completed.
  
  
  Use Material Status:
  
  Instead of deleting or blocking the material, consider setting a material status that restricts its use in new orders but allows existing orders to continue.
  
  
  Consult with Maintenance Planning:
  
  Coordinate with the maintenance planning team to understand the implications of changing the material.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Message Class: W4 (Maintenance Orders)  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: IW31, IW32, IW33, IW38, MM02 (Change Material)  
  
  
  Material Master: Changes to material master data can affect maintenance orders, so SAP enforces checks to maintain consistency.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, SAP Notes provide additional guidance or corrections related to this message. Check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to message W4135.
  
  
  Customization:
  
  The message is a warning (W), not an error (E), so it may be possible to configure the system to handle it differently, but this should be done cautiously.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Material is currently used in one or more maintenance orders.
  
  
  Effect
  System warns to prevent changes that could affect maintenance orders.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and manage maintenance orders before changing the material. Use material status to control usage.
  
  
  Related TCodes
  IW31, IW32, IW33, IW38, MM02
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or transaction where you encountered this message, I can help with more specific guidance.