How To Fix W4145 - &: & retention period not reached for storage location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 145

• Message text: &: & retention period not reached for storage location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4145 - &: & retention period not reached for storage location ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4145 & : & retention period not reached for storage location
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that a certain material or batch in a specific storage location is still within its defined retention period and therefore cannot be deleted, physically removed, or processed for disposal yet.
  
  Retention period is a time frame defined in the system during which the material must be retained in the storage location for legal, quality, or business reasons.
  The system checks this retention period before allowing certain actions (like deletion, scrapping, or physical removal).
  If the retention period has not yet expired, the system issues this warning to prevent premature removal or deletion.
  
  
  When does this occur?
  
  During material deletion or batch deletion.
  When trying to post goods issue or scrap materials from a storage location.
  When performing physical inventory adjustments or stock transfers that violate retention rules.
  In quality management or warehouse management processes where retention periods are enforced.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check the retention period settings:
  
  Go to the material master or batch master data.
  Check the retention period defined for the storage location or batch.
  This is often maintained in the Batch Management or Warehouse Management settings.
  
  
  
  Verify the retention period expiration date:
  
  Confirm if the retention period has actually expired.
  If not expired, you must wait until the retention period ends before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Adjust retention period (if business allows):
  
  If the retention period is incorrectly set or needs to be shortened, update the retention period in the system.
  This should be done carefully and usually requires authorization, as it may have legal or compliance implications.
  
  
  
  Use appropriate transactions:
  
  For batch retention periods, use transaction codes like MSC2N (Change Batch) to check or update batch data.
  For material master, use MM02 to check storage location data.
  For warehouse management, check WM settings or consult with WM consultant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Quality or Compliance teams:
  
  Since retention periods often relate to legal or quality requirements, ensure any changes comply with company policies and regulations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Retention period is often used in industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, where materials must be retained for a certain time for quality or regulatory reasons.
  The retention period can be set at different levels:
  
  Material level
  Batch level
  Storage location level
  
  
  The system uses this data to control stock deletion, scrapping, or physical removal.
  This message is a warning (W), so in some cases, the system may allow overriding or proceeding with caution, depending on configuration.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W4145 & : & retention period not reached for storage location
  
  
  Cause
  Material/batch is still within retention period; action blocked or warned
  
  
  Solution
  Check retention period, wait for expiry, or adjust retention period if allowed
  
  
  Transactions
  MSC2N (Batch), MM02 (Material), WM transactions
  
  
  Notes
  Retention periods are for compliance; changes require authorization
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this message appears, I can help with more specific steps.