How To Fix 10054 - Variant &1 is still used in control recipe destination &2 item &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 10 - Customizing: Process Industries

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Variant &1 is still used in control recipe destination &2 item &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 10054 - Variant &1 is still used in control recipe destination &2 item &3 ?

  The SAP error message "10054 Variant &1 is still used in control recipe destination &2 item &3" typically indicates that a variant (in this case, a recipe variant) is still being referenced in a control recipe, which prevents it from being deleted or modified. This error is common in the context of production planning and control, particularly in the process industries.
  Cause:
  
  Active Control Recipe: The variant you are trying to delete or modify is still linked to an active control recipe.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references in other objects that are preventing the deletion of the variant.
  Incorrect Deletion Attempt: Attempting to delete a variant that is still in use without first removing its references.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Recipes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like C223 (Display Control Recipe) or C201 (Create Control Recipe) to check if the variant is still being used in any control recipes.
  Identify the control recipe destination and item mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If the variant is indeed being used, you will need to either delete or modify the control recipe that references the variant.
  If the control recipe is no longer needed, you can delete it. If it is still needed, consider changing the variant used in the control recipe.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction C223 to display the control recipe and see where the variant is being used.
  If you need to change the variant, you can do so in the control recipe.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the variant in other areas of the system, such as production orders or batch management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on managing control recipes and variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Control Recipes: These are used in process industries to manage the production process, including the use of specific variants for recipes.
  Variants: Variants in SAP are often used to define specific configurations or parameters for production processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing control recipes and variants, such as C201, C202, C223, etc.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.