How To Fix EBR559 - Overall profile for mat. &1, plant &2 already used. You cannot delete it.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 559

• Message text: Overall profile for mat. &1, plant &2 already used. You cannot delete it.

What causes this issue?

Batch records already exist for material &V1& in plant &V2&. For this
reason, you cannot delete the overall profile.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBR559 - Overall profile for mat. &1, plant &2 already used. You cannot delete it. ?

  The SAP error message EBR559 indicates that you are trying to delete an overall profile for a material in a specific plant, but the profile is currently in use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or when dealing with material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Profile in Use: The overall profile you are attempting to delete is assigned to one or more materials or is being referenced in other configurations or transactions.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other data objects that prevent the deletion of the profile.
  Active Processes: There might be active processes or transactions that are utilizing the profile, making it unavailable for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments: Verify if the overall profile is assigned to any materials or if it is being used in any active processes. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master) and checking the material assignments.
  Using transaction codes like EHS0 or EHS1 to check for any links to the profile.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments: If the profile is assigned to materials, you will need to remove those assignments before you can delete the profile. This can be done by:
  
  Editing the material master data and removing the profile assignment.
  Ensuring that no other configurations or settings are referencing the profile.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Processes: Ensure that there are no active processes or transactions that are currently using the profile. If there are, you may need to wait until those processes are completed or terminated.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand any additional constraints or requirements for deleting profiles.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete profiles. Sometimes, lack of permissions can also lead to errors.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, EHS0, EHS1, and others that may help you navigate the material master and EHS profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.