How To Fix 61865 - Deletion of scheduling margin key &1 plant &2 is not possible

61865 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 865

• Message text: Deletion of scheduling margin key &1 plant &2 is not possible

What causes this issue?

You would like to delete the scheduling margin key &V1& in plant &V2& in
the quality system (Q system), but the scheduling margin key is already
used in the production system (P system).

System Response

The system cannot delete the scheduling margin key &V1& of plant &V2&.

How to fix this error?

If you have to delete a scheduling margin key in your P system, you
first have to ensure that it is not used anywhere else. You can then
request an expert configuration to delete the scheduling margin key in
the Q system. Afterwards it will also be deleted in the P system.

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 61865 - Deletion of scheduling margin key &1 plant &2 is not possible ?

  The SAP error message "61865 Deletion of scheduling margin key &1 plant &2 is not possible" typically occurs when you attempt to delete a scheduling margin key that is still in use or has dependencies in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The scheduling margin key you are trying to delete is still assigned to one or more materials, production versions, or other objects in the system.
  Active Usage: The scheduling margin key may be actively used in planning or production processes, making it impossible to delete without first removing its associations.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings or customizations that prevent the deletion of certain keys.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or C223 (Display Production Version) to check if the scheduling margin key is assigned to any materials or production versions.
  If it is assigned, you will need to remove the