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

CFV038 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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