How To Fix CMT069 - Material & is used in a configuration definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 069

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

What causes this issue?

You want to archive a material. however, the material is part of a
configuration folder that is assigned to a
<DS:GLOS.54169AD1DFA3D31184060004ACA6E0D1>configuration definition</>.

System Response

The system does not allow you to archive the material.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the material has to be used in the configuration folders
of the configuration definition(s) concerned and if necessary, delete
the entries.
If you are not permitted to make the changes to Configuration
Management data, contact your system administrator.

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 CMT069 - Material & is used in a configuration definition ?

  The SAP error message CMT069 indicates that a material is being used in a configuration definition, which means that the system is preventing certain actions (like deletion or modification) because the material is part of a configuration that is currently in use.
  Cause:
  
  Material in Use: The material is part of a configurable product and is linked to a configuration profile.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects (like sales orders, production orders, etc.) that reference this material.
  Configuration Definition: The material is defined in a variant configuration, and the system is enforcing integrity rules to prevent changes that could disrupt existing configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Identify where the material is being used. You can do this by checking:
  
  Sales orders
  Production orders
  Configuration profiles
  Any other dependent objects
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If you need to delete or modify the material, you must first remove it from all configurations and dependent objects. This may involve:
  
  Deleting or changing the configuration definitions that reference the material.
  Ensuring that there are no open transactions (like sales orders) that are using the material.
  
  
  
  Change Configuration: If you need to make changes to the material, consider:
  
  Creating a new material or variant that does not have the same dependencies.
  Modifying the configuration settings to exclude the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps related to your version of SAP and the configuration settings in use.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to analyze and manage configurations:
  
  CS03: Display Material BOM
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  CS11: Display BOM for Configurable Material
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to error CMT069.
  Configuration Management: Familiarize yourself with the principles of variant configuration in SAP, as understanding how materials are linked to configurations can help prevent this error in the future.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to materials and configurations, as restrictions may also lead to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMT069 error and manage your materials and configurations effectively.