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

W4145 - Overview

• 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