How To Fix CFV027 - You cannot delete the production version; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFV - Message Class for Production Versions

• Message number: 027

• Message text: You cannot delete the production version; see long text

INCLUDE CFV044 OBJECT DOKU ID NA LANGUAGE EN

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFV027 - You cannot delete the production version; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CFV027 indicates that you cannot delete a production version because it is still being used in the system. This typically occurs when there are dependencies or references to the production version in various processes, such as production orders, planned orders, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Active Production Orders: The production version is linked to active production orders that are still in process or not fully completed.
  Planned Orders: There may be planned orders that reference the production version.
  Dependencies: Other objects in the system, such as material requirements planning (MRP) or bills of material (BOM), may still reference the production version.
  Status of Production Version: The production version may be set to a status that prevents deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CFV027 error and delete the production version, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Orders:
  
  Use transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) or CO02 (Change Production Order) to check if there are any active production orders that reference the production version.
  If there are active orders, you may need to complete or delete them before you can delete the production version.
  
  
  
  Check for Planned Orders:
  
  Use transaction code MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to see if there are any planned orders associated with the production version.
  If there are planned orders, you may need to delete or change them.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if the production version is linked to any BOMs or routing. You can use transaction codes CS03 (Display BOM) or CA03 (Display Routing) to verify this.
  If there are dependencies, you may need to remove or adjust them.
  
  
  
  Change Status:
  
  If the production version is in a status that prevents deletion, you may need to change its status to allow for deletion.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code C223:
  
  If you have confirmed that there are no active orders or dependencies, you can try to delete the production version using transaction code C223 (Maintain Production Versions).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the long text of the error message for additional context or specific instructions related to your SAP system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to delete production versions in your SAP system.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them in production.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.