CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE829 - Product hierarchy &1 is in use. Hence, cannot be deleted / deactivated.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 829

• Message text: Product hierarchy &1 is in use. Hence, cannot be deleted / deactivated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE829 - Product hierarchy &1 is in use. Hence, cannot be deleted / deactivated. ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE829 indicates that a product hierarchy (identified by &1) is currently in use, which prevents it from being deleted or deactivated. This situation typically arises when there are existing references to the product hierarchy in various transactions or master data records.
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The product hierarchy is linked to one or more products, sales documents, or other master data records that are currently active in the system.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies in other modules (like Sales and Distribution, Material Management, etc.) that rely on the product hierarchy.
  Incomplete Deactivation Process: The hierarchy may not have been fully deactivated in all relevant areas of the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify References:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the database tables that might reference the product hierarchy. Common tables include:
  
  MARA (General Material Data)
  MVKE (Sales Data for Material)
  T179 (Product Hierarchy)
  
  
  You can also use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to check if any materials are still using the product hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find any active materials or documents that are using the product hierarchy, you will need to either delete or change those references to another product hierarchy.
  Ensure that all related transactions (like sales orders, purchase orders, etc.) are closed or modified to remove the dependency.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Hierarchy:
  
  Once all references are cleared, you can attempt to deactivate the product hierarchy again using the appropriate transaction (like COMMPR01 for product hierarchy maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check for Batch Jobs:
  
  Sometimes, batch jobs or background processes may be using the product hierarchy. Ensure that no such jobs are running.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific guidelines related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as COMMPR01 (for product hierarchy maintenance), MM03 (to display material), and SE16 (to view table entries).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to product hierarchy management.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to product hierarchies and related master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.