How To Fix CFV038 - You cannot delete prod. version &1 for material &2; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFV - Message Class for Production Versions

• Message number: 038

• Message text: You cannot delete prod. version &1 for material &2; see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to delete <DS:GLOS.3526C38DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>production
version</> &V1& for material &V2& in plant &V3&. However, production
version &V1& is still used by other applications.

System Response

The system terminates the delete operation.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFV038 - You cannot delete prod. version &1 for material &2; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CFV038 indicates that you cannot delete a production version for a specific material. This error typically arises when there are dependencies or references to the production version that prevent its deletion. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The production version may be linked to existing production orders, planned orders, or other documents that reference it.
  Active Usage: The production version might be actively used in the system, such as in a bill of materials (BOM) or routing.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions based on user roles or authorizations that prevent the deletion of the production version.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict the deletion of production versions under specific conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) or MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check if there are any active production orders or planned orders that reference the production version.
  If there are dependencies, you may need to delete or modify those orders before attempting to delete the production version.
  
  
  
  Review BOM and Routing:
  
  Check if the production version is linked to any BOMs or routings. You can use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) or CA03 (Display Routing) to verify this.
  If it is linked, you may need to remove the association before deletion.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete production versions. Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to production versions in the system. This may involve checking settings in the Material Master or Production Planning module.
  
  
  
  Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using transaction SE91 to look up the message class and find additional information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  C223: Change Production Version
  C202: Display Production Version
  C201: Create Production Version
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on production versions and their management to understand the implications of deleting them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CFV038 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.