How To Fix 881230 - Article &1 variant &2 still has references at comp. code level/ctry level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Article &1 variant &2 still has references at comp. code level/ctry level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881230 - Article &1 variant &2 still has references at comp. code level/ctry level ?

  The SAP error message 881230 indicates that an article (material) with a specific variant still has references at the company code level or country level. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or change the status of a material or article that is still being used in transactions or has dependencies in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Transactions: The article or variant is still linked to existing transactions, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory records.
  Master Data Dependencies: The material may have dependencies in other master data, such as BOMs (Bill of Materials), routing, or other related materials.
  Open Documents: There may be open documents or postings that reference the article, preventing its deletion or status change.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME2N (for purchase orders) or VA03 (for sales orders) to check if there are any open documents referencing the article.
  If there are open transactions, you will need to either complete or delete them before you can change the status of the article.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master data using transaction code MM03 and check if there are any dependencies or references that need to be addressed.
  Ensure that the material is not part of any BOM or routing.
  
  
  
  Use the Material Deletion Report:
  
  You can use the transaction code MM71 to run a material deletion report, which can help identify where the material is still being referenced.
  
  
  
  Check for Stock:
  
  Ensure that there is no stock remaining for the material. You can check stock levels using transaction code MMBE.
  
  
  
  Change Status:
  
  If you are trying to change the status of the material, ensure that it is set to "inactive" or "blocked" in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Other Modules:
  
  If the material is used in other modules (like Production Planning or Quality Management), consult with those teams to ensure there are no dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  ME2N: Purchase Orders by Material
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  MM71: Material Deletion Report
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for material management and article lifecycle management for best practices on handling material references.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 881230 in SAP.