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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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
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