How To Fix CMT070 - Material & is used in a Baseline

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Material & is used in a Baseline

What causes this issue?

You want to archive a material. However, the material is part of a
<DS:GLOS.320A992EEAA7D31184060004ACA6E0D1>Baseline</>.

System Response

The system does not permit you to archive the material.

How to fix this error?

You can delete the material from the Baseline, as long as it is not
assigned via the status CBAS. If in the Baseline, the status CBAS is
set, you can only delete the material along with the Baseline.
Note in Release 4.6C that each Baseline is assigned via the status
CBAS.
A Baseline archiving function is not yet available for Release 4.6C.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMT070 - Material & is used in a Baseline ?

  The SAP error message CMT070 indicates that a material is being used in a baseline configuration, which typically means that the material is part of a configuration that cannot be changed or deleted without addressing its dependencies. This error often arises in the context of configuration management, particularly in scenarios involving variant configuration or product modeling.
  Cause:
  
  Material in Use: The material is currently assigned to a baseline configuration, which is a fixed version of a product configuration.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects (like sales orders, production orders, or other configurations) that prevent changes to the material.
  Locked Configuration: The baseline may be locked for changes due to business processes or settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Baseline Configuration: Review the baseline configuration to understand how the material is being used. You can do this by navigating to the configuration management area in SAP.
  Remove Dependencies: If possible, remove any dependencies or links to the material in the baseline configuration. This may involve changing or deleting related orders or configurations.
  Unlock Configuration: If the baseline is locked, you may need to unlock it or create a new version of the configuration that does not include the material.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps related to your version of SAP, as the process may vary.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS03 (Display Material BOM), CU50 (Configuration Profile), or CU60 (Display Configuration).
  Configuration Management: Understanding the principles of variant configuration and how baselines are managed in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to configurations and materials in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CMT070 error and manage the material in question effectively.