How To Fix FSH_PP_MD027 - Cannot delete profile; profile already exists in BOM

FSH_PP_MD027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_MD - Message Class for PP Master Data

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Cannot delete profile; profile already exists in BOM

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete the quantity distribution profile because the profile
is already used in a BOM component. This means that the profile cannot
be deleted if you have selected the "Used" checkbox for the quantity
distribution 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_MD027 - Cannot delete profile; profile already exists in BOM ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD027 indicates that you are trying to delete a profile that cannot be deleted because it is already associated with a Bill of Materials (BOM). This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) and Material Management (MM) modules, where profiles are used to manage various aspects of production and materials.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Profile Association: The profile you are attempting to delete is currently linked to one or more BOMs. SAP prevents the deletion of profiles that are actively in use to maintain data integrity.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces rules to ensure that no orphaned data is left behind, which could lead to inconsistencies in the BOM or production planning processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM Associations:
  
  Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the profile is associated with any BOMs.
  If you find that