How To Fix W4240 - &: & replenishment data archived

W4240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 240

• Message text: &: & replenishment data archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4240 - &: & replenishment data archived ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W4240 & : & replenishment data archived
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the replenishment data for a particular material or planning object has been archived. In other words, the system cannot find the current replenishment data because it has been moved to the archive. This typically happens when old planning data (such as planned orders, purchase requisitions, or stock/requirements lists) has been archived to improve system performance or data management.
  The placeholders (&) in the message usually represent specific details such as the material number or planning object and the type of replenishment data archived.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During MRP runs or stock/requirements list display when the system tries to access replenishment data that has already been archived.
  When you try to display or process planning data that is no longer available in the active database but has been archived.
  In scenarios where archiving objects related to materials management (e.g., planned