How To Fix CO_MES_INT066 - The profile &1 is assigned to material &2 and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO_MES_INT - Integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems

• Message number: 066

• Message text: The profile &1 is assigned to material &2 and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO_MES_INT066 - The profile &1 is assigned to material &2 and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message CO_MES_INT066 indicates that a specific profile is assigned to a material and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Manufacturing Execution (MES) modules, where profiles are used to define various settings and parameters for materials.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Assignment: The profile you are trying to delete is currently assigned to one or more materials. SAP prevents the deletion of profiles that are actively in use to maintain data integrity.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other configurations or processes that rely on the profile being present.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the profile, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check if the profile is assigned to the material. Navigate to the relevant views to see the profile assignment.
  If the profile is assigned, you will need to remove it from the material before attempting to delete the profile.
  
  
  
  Remove Profile Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for changing material master data) and remove the profile assignment from the material.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Delete the Profile:
  
  After ensuring that the profile is no longer assigned to any materials, you can proceed to delete the profile using the appropriate transaction (e.g., CO02 for changing production orders or CO01 for creating them, depending on the context).
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: 
  
  If the profile is linked to other configurations or processes, you may need to address those dependencies first before deletion.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete profiles. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, CO01, CO02, and others related to material and production order management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material master data and profile management for a deeper understanding of how profiles are used and managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error CO_MES_INT066 and successfully delete the profile if it is no longer needed.