How To Fix CMT068 - Material & is used in a configuration folder

CMT068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMT - CM: Message Class in CM Environment

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Material & is used in a configuration folder

What causes this issue?

You want to archive a material. However, the material is a part of a
<DS:GLOS.74A71755CAA7D31184060004ACA6E0D1>configuration folder</> and
is therefore under the control of Configuration Management.

System Response

The system does not allow you to archive the material.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the material entry has to be contained in the
configuration folder concerned. If necessary, delete the entry and
carry out the archiving again.
If you do not have the relevant authorization for Configuration
Management, contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMT068 - Material & is used in a configuration folder ?

  The SAP error message CMT068 indicates that a material is being used in a configuration folder, which typically means that the material is part of a configurable product in the SAP system. This error can occur when you attempt to perform certain actions on the material, such as deleting it or changing its status, while it is still linked to a configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Configuration: The material is defined as a configurable material in the system, and it is associated with a configuration folder (e.g., a variant configuration).
  Dependencies: The material may have dependencies or links to other objects in the system, such as sales orders, production orders, or other configuration-related data.
  Active Usage: The material is actively being used in transactions or is part of a product structure that is currently in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMT068 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the material is currently being used in