How To Fix W4202 - &: & status entries (material maintenance status = still open) deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 202

• Message text: &: & status entries (material maintenance status = still open) deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4202 - &: & status entries (material maintenance status = still open) deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W4202:
  
  SAP Message W4202:
  Text:
  
  & status entries (material maintenance status = still open) deleted
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  
  This warning message appears when you attempt to delete status entries related to a material, but some of these status entries are still marked as "open" in the material maintenance status.
  In SAP, material status entries control various aspects of material management, such as whether a material can be used in procurement, sales, or production.
  The message indicates that the system has deleted some status entries, but some entries with the status "still open" were also found and deleted.
  This usually happens during material master data maintenance or when changing material statuses, especially if you try to remove or update status entries that are still active or in use.
  
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The material has status entries that are still active/open.
  The system is trying to delete or update these entries.
  The deletion process removes some entries but warns that entries with "open" status were also deleted.
  This can happen if the material status is not properly closed or if there are inconsistencies in the status records.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the Status tab.
  Review the current material statuses and check if any are still marked as "open" or active.
  
  
  
  Close or Change Status:
  
  If the status is still open and should no longer be active, change it to a closed or inactive status before attempting deletion.
  Ensure that the material is not being used in any active processes that require the status to remain open.
  
  
  
  Delete Status Entries Properly:
  
  Use the appropriate transaction or program to delete status entries.
  Make sure that no dependent documents or processes are linked to the status entries you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Verify if the material status is linked to any open purchase orders, sales orders, or production orders.
  Close or complete these documents if possible before deleting the status entries.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Support:
  
  If the issue persists, check SAP Notes for any known bugs or patches related to message W4202.
  Contact SAP support if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Material Status in SAP:
  
  Material statuses control the usability of materials in various business processes. They can restrict procurement, sales, production, or inventory management.
  
  
  Transactions to Check Material Status:  
  
  MM01/MM02/MM03 – Create/Change/Display Material Master  
  MM06 – Flag Material for Deletion  
  MM17 – Mass Maintenance of Material Master
  
  
  
  Status Management:
  
  Material statuses are maintained in the material master under the Basic Data or Status tab depending on the SAP version.
  
  
  Impact of Deleting Status Entries:
  
  Deleting status entries without proper checks can lead to inconsistencies or errors in material usage.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to delete material status entries while some are still open/active.
  
  
  Effect
  System deletes some entries but warns about open status entries being deleted.
  
  
  Solution
  Review and close open statuses before deletion; ensure no dependent documents are active.
  
  
  Related Info
  Material status controls material usability; check MM02 and related transactions.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this message appears, I can help with more specific steps.