How To Fix 88489 - Deletion of the only packaging assignment of article is not possible


88489 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 88 - REA Processing

  • Message number: 489

  • Message text: Deletion of the only packaging assignment of article is not possible

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to delete the last packaging assignment of the only article
    version. The article can only be stored with at least one valid
    packaging. Otherwise it must be selected for deletion entirely.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    If you want to delete all of the packagings for the article, execute
    the "Select for deletion" function in the initial screen of the
    "Change article" transaction. The article is then preselected for
    deletion in the specified company code and country for the selected
    sales unit. If you only want to replace the selected packaging with
    another packaging, assign the new packaging first and then delete the
    packaging assignment you have selected.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88489 - Deletion of the only packaging assignment of article is not possible ?
    The SAP error message 88489, "Deletion of the only packaging assignment of article is not possible," typically occurs when you attempt to delete the only packaging assignment for a specific article in the SAP system. This error is related to the packaging data of materials in the SAP system, particularly in the context of logistics and inventory management.
    
    Cause: The error arises because the system requires at least one packaging assignment for an article to ensure that the material can be handled, stored, and transported correctly. If you try to delete the only packaging assignment, the system prevents this action to maintain data integrity and ensure that the article can still be processed in logistics operations.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Packaging Assignments: Before attempting to delete a packaging assignment, check if there are any other packaging assignments available for the article. You can do this by

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