How To Fix CC226 - You cannot delete (material exists)

CC226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 226

• Message text: You cannot delete (material exists)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC226 - You cannot delete (material exists) ?

  The SAP error message CC226 ("You cannot delete (material exists)") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a material or a material master record that is still being referenced in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to delete a material from a specific view or when attempting to delete a material that has existing transactions or dependencies.
  Causes:
  
  Existing Transactions: The material is still being used in existing transactions, such as purchase orders, sales orders, production orders, or stock movements.
  Dependencies: The material may have dependencies in other modules, such as inventory management, production planning, or sales and distribution.
  Material Master Views: Certain views of the material master may still be active or in use, preventing deletion.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, there may be batches that are still active or in use.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Existing Transactions:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), VA03 (Display Sales Order),