How To Fix 881229 - Article &1 with variant &2 still has references at country level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Article &1 with variant &2 still has references at country level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881229 - Article &1 with variant &2 still has references at country level ?

  The SAP error message 881229 indicates that a specific article (material) with a given variant still has references at the country level, which prevents certain operations from being completed, such as deletion or archiving of the article. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and inventory management within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The article (material) is still being referenced in various transactions or master data at the country level.
  There may be open purchase orders, sales orders, stock levels, or other related documents that are linked to the article.
  The article may be part of a configuration or variant that is still active in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check References: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material is still being used in any transactions.
  Check for open purchase orders, sales orders, or stock levels that reference the material. You can use transaction codes like ME2N (Purchase Orders by Material) or VA05 (List of Sales Orders) to find any active references.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive References:
  
  If you find any active references, you will need to either complete, delete, or archive those transactions before you can proceed with the deletion of the article.
  Ensure that all stock is cleared and that there are no outstanding transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the article is part of a variant configuration, ensure that all dependencies and configurations are also cleared.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction MM06 (Change Material) to mark the material for deletion if it is no longer needed, but ensure that all references are cleared first.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your organization's processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MM06, ME2N, VA05, and others that can help you analyze and manage materials.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify the materials and their references.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 881229 in SAP.