How To Fix CU715 - Profile & for material & is in use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 715

• Message text: Profile & for material & is in use

What causes this issue?

Profile &V1& is in use in a variant configuration and therefore cannot
be deleted.

System Response

The system checks whether a profile has been used in this way.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the profile for the material, first you have to
delete the existing configurations. Configurations can exist for, for
example, materials, sales orders, production orders, planned
independent requirements, and equipment masters.

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

Do you want to see a where-used list? <DS:REPO.RCCUCLVW>Yes</>
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU715 - Profile & for material & is in use ?

  The SAP error message CU715 typically indicates that a profile is in use for a material, which prevents certain actions from being performed on that material. This error often arises in the context of material master data management, particularly when trying to delete or modify a material that is associated with a specific profile.
  Cause:
  
  Profile in Use: The error occurs when you attempt to delete or change a material that is linked to a profile that is currently in use. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The material is assigned to a production order, purchase order, or sales order.
  The material is part of a bill of materials (BOM) or routing.
  The material is being used in a current transaction or process.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CU715 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Identify where the material is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Checking the material's status in transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Reviewing any open documents (e.g., purchase orders, sales orders, production orders) that reference the material.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If the material is linked to any active documents, you will need to:
  
  Close or delete those documents if they are no longer needed.
  Change the material assignment in those documents if applicable.
  
  
  
  Change Profile Assignment: If the profile itself is causing the issue, consider:
  
  Changing the profile assignment for the material if it is not required.
  Creating a new profile if necessary and assigning it to the material.
  
  
  
  Consult with Users: If you are unsure about the dependencies, consult with users or departments that may be using the material to ensure that you do not disrupt ongoing processes.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to check for dependencies:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  CA03: Display Routing
  CO03: Display Production Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material master data management and profiles.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CU715 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.