How To Fix W4313 - & - open maintenance status .......................: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 313

• Message text: & - open maintenance status .......................: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4313 - & - open maintenance status .......................: & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4313 – open maintenance status .......................: &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The warning message W4313 typically appears when you try to perform a maintenance activity (such as changing or creating an object) in SAP, but the object is currently in an open maintenance status. This means the object is locked or flagged as being under maintenance or processing, and therefore cannot be changed or processed further until the status is resolved.
  The placeholder & in the message usually contains the specific status or object identifier that is causing the issue.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Attempting to change a material, equipment, functional location, or other master data that is currently locked or in an incomplete maintenance status.
  Trying to perform a transaction on an object that is currently being edited or processed by another user or process.
  The object is in a status that requires completion or release before further changes can be made.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Maintenance Status:
  
  Identify the object and its current maintenance status.
  Use transaction codes relevant to the object (e.g., IE03 for equipment, IL03 for functional location, MM03 for material) to check the status.
  
  
  
  Release or Complete the Maintenance:
  
  If the object is locked by another user, coordinate with that user to complete or release the lock.
  If the object is in an incomplete or open maintenance status, complete the required steps to close or release the status.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Object:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for and delete any lock entries related to the object if you have authorization and are sure it is safe to do so.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow or Change Documents:
  
  Sometimes, the object is locked due to an ongoing workflow or change request. Check the workflow status and complete or cancel it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 or application logs to find more details about the status or errors related to the object.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12 – Display and delete lock entries.
  IE03 – Display equipment master.
  IL03 – Display functional location.
  MM03 – Display material master.
  IW32 – Change maintenance order (if related to maintenance orders).
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to the specific object or module you are working with.
  Review the module-specific documentation for maintenance status handling.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to release locks or change the maintenance status.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  W4313 warns that the object you are trying to maintain is currently in an open maintenance status, preventing further changes. To resolve this, identify the object and status, complete or release the maintenance, remove locks if applicable, and ensure no other processes are blocking the object.
  
  If you provide the exact object or context (e.g., material, equipment, order), I can help with more specific steps.