How To Fix 6P702 - Plant &: delete not possible. Default values are set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Plant &: delete not possible. Default values are set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P702 - Plant &: delete not possible. Default values are set ?

  The SAP error message "6P702 Plant &: delete not possible. Default values are set" typically occurs when you attempt to delete a plant in the SAP system that has default values assigned to it. This error is a safeguard to prevent the deletion of plants that are still in use or have dependencies.
  Cause:
  
  Default Values Set: The plant you are trying to delete has default values assigned in various configurations, such as material master records, purchasing info records, or other related master data.
  Dependencies: The plant may be linked to other objects or transactions that prevent its deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that deleting a plant does not lead to inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Default Values:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration areas (e.g., Material Management, Production Planning) and check if there are default values set for the plant.
  You can use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to check if materials are assigned to the plant.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  Identify and remove any dependencies associated with the plant. This may include:
  
  Deleting or changing material master records linked to the plant.
  Updating purchasing info records or other related configurations.
  
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check for materials linked to the plant.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the customizing settings in the SAP system to see if there are any default values that need to be removed or modified.
  Use transaction SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the error message and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Data Consistency: Always ensure that any changes made to master data or configurations maintain data consistency across the system.
  Testing: After making changes, test the deletion process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.