How To Fix ARUN_MAIN085 - Item &1 is assigned and cannot be deleted (see long text &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_MAIN -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Item &1 is assigned and cannot be deleted (see long text &2)

What causes this issue?

The material is relevant to Supply Assignment (ARun) and an assignment
exists for this document item.
You cannot change the document item for one of the following reasons:
The unassign rule field check is set to <ZK>Error </>in Customizing
under <LS>Cross-Application Components > Advanced Available-to-Promise
(aATP) > Supply Assignment (ARun) > Cross-Applications</>.
The item is already assigned; therefore, the material cannot be changed.

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?

You can set the field check from Error to one of the following options.
N = No Action
W = Warnings Before an Order is Unassigned
For application types (purchase orders, inline confirmations, and
inbound deliveries), you can set the Customizing under <LS>Cross-
Application Components > Advanced Available-to-Promise (aATP) > Supply
Assignment (ARun) > Cross-Applications > > Purchase Order Handling</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_MAIN085 - Item &1 is assigned and cannot be deleted (see long text &2) ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_MAIN085 indicates that an item (denoted as &1) is currently assigned to another object or process and therefore cannot be deleted. This is a common issue in SAP systems when trying to remove or delete an item that is still in use or linked to other data.
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The item you are trying to delete is linked to other objects, such as a sales order, purchase order, or another master data record.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships that prevent the deletion of the item.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that deleting an item does not lead to inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Review the item to see where it is assigned. You can do this by checking related documents or transactions that reference the item.
  Unassign the Item: If possible, unassign the item from the related objects or processes. This may involve:
  
  Removing it from a sales order or purchase order.
  Deleting or modifying related records that reference the item.
  
  
  Consult Long Text: The error message refers to a long text (see long text &2). This long text may provide additional context or specific instructions on how to resolve the issue.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like SE11 for data dictionary, SE16 for table display) to investigate the item’s assignments in the database.
  Check with Functional Team: If you are unsure about the implications of unassigning or deleting the item, consult with your functional team or SAP support for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Table Display
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., MM, SD) to understand how items are managed and the implications of deletion.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.