How To Fix W4229 - &: & procurement version(s) deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 229

• Message text: &: & procurement version(s) deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4229 - &: & procurement version(s) deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W4229:
  
  SAP Error Message: W4229 & : & procurement version(s) deleted
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that one or more procurement versions assigned to a material have been deleted or are no longer valid. Procurement versions in SAP define different ways or sources to procure a material (e.g., in-house production, external procurement, subcontracting, etc.) and are used in material planning and procurement processes.
  When the system tries to access or use a procurement version that has been deleted or is missing, it issues this warning to inform the user that the expected procurement version(s) are not available.
  
  Typical Scenarios When This Occurs:
  
  A procurement version assigned to a material was manually deleted in the material master or in the procurement version transaction.
  The procurement version was deleted as part of a cleanup or master data change.
  The system is referencing an old or obsolete procurement version in planning or order creation.
  Data inconsistencies or incomplete master data maintenance.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Procurement Versions for the Material:
  
  Use transaction MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Navigate to the Procurement view.
  Verify the procurement versions assigned to the material.
  Alternatively, use transaction ME01 (Maintain Source List) or MM02 ? Procurement Versions tab (depending on SAP version).
  
  
  
  Recreate or Assign Valid Procurement Versions:
  
  If procurement versions were deleted unintentionally, recreate them as needed.
  Assign valid procurement versions that reflect the current procurement strategy for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Verify if the procurement version is correctly maintained in SPRO under:
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Procurement Versions
  
  
  
  Update Planning or Procurement Documents:
  
  If the warning appears during planning (MD04, MD61, etc.) or order creation, ensure that the procurement version used is valid.
  Adjust or recreate planning data if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or use transaction MMBE or MD04 to verify material master and planning data.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Procurement Version is a key concept in SAP for materials that can be procured in multiple ways.
  It allows the system to select the appropriate procurement method during planning and order processing.
  Deleting procurement versions without updating related master data or planning documents can lead to warnings or errors.
  This warning does not stop processing but indicates a potential issue that should be corrected to avoid incorrect procurement behavior.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message Class
  W (Warning)
  
  
  Message Number
  4229
  
  
  Cause
  Procurement version(s) assigned to material have been deleted or are missing.
  
  
  Effect
  System issues a warning during planning or procurement processes.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and maintain valid procurement versions for the material. Recreate or assign procurement versions as needed.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transactions or steps to maintain procurement versions, feel free to ask!