How To Fix COM_PRCAT082 - Products exist with ECM: Indicator "ECM" cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Products exist with ECM: Indicator "ECM" cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT082 - Products exist with ECM: Indicator "ECM" cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT082 indicates that there are products associated with the ECM (Engineering Change Management) indicator, which prevents the deletion of the ECM indicator. This typically occurs in the context of product lifecycle management, where certain products are linked to engineering changes, and the system enforces data integrity by not allowing the deletion of the ECM indicator if it is still in use.
  Cause:
  
  Active Products: There are products that are currently using the ECM indicator, meaning they are linked to engineering changes.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no critical data is lost or corrupted, which is why it prevents the deletion of the ECM indicator when it is still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Products: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or CS03 (Display Material BOM) to check which products are associated with the ECM indicator. You can also use reports or queries to list products linked to the ECM.
  
  
  Remove ECM Association: If you determine that the ECM indicator is no longer needed for those products, you can:
  
  Update the products to remove the association with the ECM indicator.
  This may involve changing the product's status or modifying its configuration.
  
  
  
  Delete ECM Indicator: Once all products associated with the ECM indicator have been updated or removed, you should be able to delete the ECM indicator without encountering the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps related to your version of SAP and the configuration of your system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, CS03, C223 (for changing the ECM indicator), and C202 (for changing the product structure).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the COM_PRCAT082 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to product data and ECM indicators.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.