How To Fix DMU165 - Node &1 still has item variants

DMU165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMU - Digital Mock Up (DMU)

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Node &1 still has item variants

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMU165 - Node &1 still has item variants ?

  The SAP error message DMU165 indicates that a specific node (in this case, represented by &1) still has item variants associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when managing product structures in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete or modify a node in a configuration profile or a product structure that still has item variants linked to it. Item variants are specific configurations of a product that are created based on the characteristics defined in the node. If there are existing item variants, the system prevents the deletion or modification to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Item Variants: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Simulation) or CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to check which item variants are associated with the node in question.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Item Variants:
  
  If the item variants are