How To Fix FSH_PP_ORD041 - Variant quantity deleted; &1 &2 are also deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_ORD - Messages related Master PldOrd & Master ProdOrd

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Variant quantity deleted; &1 &2 are also deleted

What causes this issue?

When you want to change a master production order or planned order, and
remove quantity from the SKU data (or set it to zero), the corresponding
planned or production order is unassigned from the respective master
planned or production order. The unassigned planned order is deleted
from the system whereas the unassigned production order is set to be
deleted.

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_ORD041 - Variant quantity deleted; &1 &2 are also deleted ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_ORD041 indicates that a variant quantity has been deleted, and as a result, associated items (identified by &1 and &2) have also been deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and variant configuration in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Variant Quantity: The primary cause of this error is the deletion of a variant quantity in a production order or a related document. This could happen due to manual intervention, data inconsistencies, or changes in the configuration of the product.
  Dependencies: The variant quantity may have dependencies on other components or items in the order. When the variant quantity is deleted, SAP automatically deletes the dependent items to maintain data integrity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the variant configuration or production order that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Deletion Logs: Review the logs or history of changes made to the production order or variant configuration to understand why the variant quantity was deleted.
  Recreate the Variant Quantity: If the deletion was unintentional, you may need to recreate the variant quantity in the production order or related document.
  Review Dependencies: Check the dependencies of the variant quantity and ensure that all related items are correctly configured and not inadvertently deleted.
  Configuration Settings: Verify the configuration settings in the variant configuration to ensure they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the configuration profiles, dependencies, and characteristics.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling variant quantities and production orders.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO02 (Change Production Order), CO03 (Display Production Order), and CU50 (Configuration Profile) to manage production orders and variant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or similar issues, as they may provide patches or additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to production orders and variant configurations, as lack of permissions can also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the FSH_PP_ORD041 error message in SAP.