IW294 - A change in the relevancy for materials planning is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 294

• Message text: A change in the relevancy for materials planning is not possible

What causes this issue?

You wanted to change the relevancy to materials planning.

System Response

The system resets the entry to its original value.

How to fix this error?

Where necessary, delete the components and recreate them with a
different relevancy to materials planning. It is guaranteed here that
Purchasing or <DS:GLOS.requirements_planning>requirements planning</>
can take into account the altered requirement.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW294 - A change in the relevancy for materials planning is not possible ?

  The SAP error message IW294, which states "A change in the relevancy for materials planning is not possible," typically occurs when there is an attempt to change the planning relevance of a material that is not allowed due to certain conditions or settings in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of maintenance planning and materials management.
  Causes:
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents changes, such as being locked or in a restricted state.
  Existing Orders: If there are existing orders (e.g., maintenance orders, production orders) that reference the material, changes to its planning relevance may be restricted.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may not allow changes to the planning relevance for certain materials or under certain conditions.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material's planning relevance.
  Material Type: Certain material types may have restrictions on changing planning relevance.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in question. If it is locked or restricted, you may need to unlock it or change its status before making modifications.
  Review Existing Orders: Check if there are any existing orders that reference the material. If so, you may need to complete or delete those orders before changing the planning relevance.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the system related to material planning. Ensure that the settings allow for changes to the planning relevance as needed.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the necessary authorizations. If not, consult with your SAP security team to obtain the required permissions.
  Material Type Considerations: If the material type has restrictions, consider whether it is appropriate to change the material type or if a different approach is needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to check and modify material data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and planning relevance for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW294 error and implement the appropriate solution.