How To Fix W4266 - - Release................................: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 266

• Message text: - Release................................: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4266 - - Release................................: & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4266 - Release................................: &
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The message W4266 is a warning message in SAP, typically related to the release or status of a document or object within the system. The placeholder & in the message is replaced by specific information at runtime, often indicating the release status or a related code.
  This warning usually appears when:
  
  A document or object is being processed or changed, but it has not yet been released or approved.
  The system expects the document/object to be in a released status before proceeding.
  There is an attempt to perform an action that requires the document/object to be released, but it is still in a preliminary or blocked status.
  
  For example, in materials management or production orders, this warning might appear if you try to perform a transaction on a document that is not yet released.
  
  2. Solution
  
  
  Check the Release Status:
  
  Verify the release status of the document or object in question. This can be done by viewing the document header or status overview.
  
  
  Release the Document/Object:
  
  If the document is not released, follow the standard release procedure in your SAP system. This might involve:
  
  Approvals by authorized personnel.
  Completing prerequisite steps or validations.
  Using transaction codes related to release (e.g., CO02 for production orders, ME28 for purchase order release).
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting the action has the necessary authorizations to release or process the document.
  
  
  Check Customizing and Workflow:
  
  Sometimes, release procedures are controlled by workflows or custom release strategies. Verify that these are correctly configured and that no steps are pending.
  
  
  Consult the Message Long Text:
  
  In SAP GUI, use transaction SE91 to look up message class and number (e.g., message class W4 and number 266) to get detailed information and recommendations.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  The message W4266 belongs to a specific message class (often related to logistics or production). Knowing the message class helps in searching SAP Notes or documentation.
  
  
  Common Transactions Involved:  
  
  Production Orders: CO01, CO02, COHV  
  Purchase Orders: ME21N, ME22N, ME28  
  Quality Management: Release of inspection lots  
  Document Management: Release of documents or change requests
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message W4266 or the specific process you are working on. Sometimes, this warning is accompanied by other error messages that provide more context.
  
  
  Impact:
  
  Since this is a warning (W message), it may not stop the process but indicates that the release status should be checked to avoid inconsistencies or errors downstream.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Document/object not released or approved yet
  
  
  Solution
  Check and perform the required release steps
  
  
  Related Info
  Check message class, transaction, and SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (transaction, object type, or process), I can help with more specific guidance.