How To Fix WM728 - No data prepared for material discontinuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 728

• Message text: No data prepared for material discontinuation

What causes this issue?

You want to have a look at the result of the materials checks which
were carried out in the background. However, no data is available.
The following are possible causes for this:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

You did not carry out any checks in the background.
The checks in the background have not yet been completed.
The last time the checked data was displayed, you marked materials for
discontinuation. In doing this, current test results were deleted.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you have carried out checks in the background, check whether the
update was correct.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM728 - No data prepared for material discontinuation ?

  The SAP error message WM728 ("No data prepared for material discontinuation") typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory management when there is an attempt to process a material that is marked for discontinuation, but the necessary data or preparations for that discontinuation have not been completed.
  Cause:
  
  Material Discontinuation Not Fully Processed: The material may have been marked for discontinuation, but the necessary steps to prepare for this change (such as updating stock levels, removing the material from active lists, etc.) have not been completed.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing configuration settings in the system that are required for handling discontinued materials.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing records in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in the system. Ensure that it is correctly marked for discontinuation and that all necessary data has been updated.
  Prepare Data for Discontinuation:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to check and update the material's status.
  Ensure that all stock levels are adjusted and that the material is no longer in active use.
  
  
  Run Reports: Use relevant reports to identify any outstanding issues related to the material. This may include checking for open purchase orders, sales orders, or stock levels.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to material discontinuation to ensure that all steps have been followed correctly.
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the system related to warehouse management and material management to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and WM01 (Warehouse Management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the action has the necessary authorizations to manage material discontinuation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WM728 error and implement a solution to resolve it.