How To Fix W4203 - Material deleted from assortment modules

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Material deleted from assortment modules

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4203 - Material deleted from assortment modules ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4203 - Material deleted from assortment modules
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs when a material that was previously assigned or used in assortment modules (such as SAP Retail Assortment Planning or related modules) has been deleted or marked for deletion in the system. The system detects that the material no longer exists or is flagged as deleted in the assortment context, but it is still referenced in assortment-related data or processes.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP Retail or Assortment Planning, materials are assigned to assortments for planning and execution.
  If a material is deleted or flagged as deleted in the material master or assortment module, but the assortment data still references it, the system issues this warning.
  This is to alert the user that the material is no longer valid in the assortment and may cause inconsistencies or errors in planning or reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify if the material is indeed deleted or flagged for deletion in the material master (transaction MM03 or MM02).
  Check the deletion flags in the material master (e.g., deletion flag at client, plant, or sales org level).
  
  
  
  Review Assortment Assignments:
  
  Use the assortment planning transactions (e.g., /SAPAPO/ASSORT or relevant SAP Retail assortment transactions) to check if the material is still assigned to any assortment.
  Remove or replace the deleted material from the assortment assignments.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the material is no longer valid, clean up the assortment data by deleting or updating the entries referencing the deleted material.
  This may involve running data consistency checks or using specific SAP reports/tools to identify and fix inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Reassign Material:
  
  If the material was deleted by mistake, consider restoring or recreating the material and reassigning it to the assortment.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to message W4203 for specific patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Module: SAP Retail, Assortment Planning, SAP APO (if integrated)
  Transactions:  
  
  Material Master: MM03, MM02  
  Assortment Planning: /SAPAPO/ASSORT, /SAPAPO/ASSORT_MAINT  
  
  
  Reports/Tools:  
  
  Data consistency reports in SAP Retail  
  Custom reports for assortment data validation  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for message W4203 or related assortment material deletion issues.
  
  
  Summary:
  W4203 warns that a material referenced in assortment modules has been deleted. To resolve, verify the material's deletion status, clean up or update assortment assignments, and ensure data consistency to prevent planning or reporting errors.
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, please provide your SAP system version and module details.