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Message type: E = Error
Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation
Message number: 502
Message text: &: & not deleted: Material is default material with regard to validity
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W4502
- &: & not deleted: Material is default material with regard to validity ?Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
SAP Error Message:
W4502 & : & not deleted: Material is default material with regard to validity
Meaning / Cause:
This warning message occurs when you try to delete a material from a certain context (e.g., a material group, a classification, or a reference) but the system prevents the deletion because the material is set as a default material for a particular validity period or organizational assignment.
In other words, the material you are trying to delete is currently assigned as a default material in some configuration or master data setting, and the system does not allow deleting it while it holds this status.
Typical Scenarios:
Check Default Assignments:
Remove or Change Default Material Assignment:
Delete the Material:
Check Validity Periods:
If you try to delete material MAT123 which is set as the default material for a material group GRP01 valid from 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2024, the system will issue this warning and prevent deletion until you remove or change the default assignment.
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