How To Fix 88179 - References are still defined at company code level for article &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 179

• Message text: References are still defined at company code level for article &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88179 - References are still defined at company code level for article & ?

  The SAP error message 88179 indicates that there are still references defined at the company code level for a specific article (material) that you are trying to delete or change. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a material that is still linked to certain company code-specific data, such as accounting or inventory records.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the material you are trying to modify or delete has existing references in the system that prevent it from being removed. These references can include:
  
  Open purchase orders
  Stock in inventory
  Accounting documents
  Sales orders
  Other transactions that involve the material at the company code level
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove or adjust the references associated with the material. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME2N (for purchase orders), MB52 (for stock overview), or VA05 (for sales orders) to check if there are any open transactions related to the material.
  
  
  
  Delete or Close Transactions:
  
  If you find any open purchase orders, sales orders, or stock, you may need to either delete or close these transactions. This may involve:
  
  Canceling or deleting purchase orders.
  Completing or deleting sales orders.
  Adjusting stock levels if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Accounting Documents:
  
  Use transaction code FB03 to view any accounting documents related to the material. If there are accounting entries, you may need to reverse or adjust them.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is not being used in any other configuration or settings at the company code level. You can check this using transaction MM03.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code MM06:
  
  If you want to mark the material for deletion instead of deleting it outright, you can use transaction MM06 to flag the material for deletion. This will prevent it from being used in future transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to identify the references or if the material is critical to ongoing operations, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME2N: Display Purchase Orders
  MB52: List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  VA05: List of Sales Orders
  FB03: Display Document
  MM03: Display Material
  MM06: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and master data management for best practices on handling materials and their references.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 88179 and successfully manage the material in question.