How To Fix FT400 - The selected entry is used in production system

FT400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 400

• Message text: The selected entry is used in production system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT400 - The selected entry is used in production system ?

  The SAP error message FT400 ("The selected entry is used in production system") typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a master data record (such as a material, vendor, or customer) that is currently being used in a production environment. This is a safeguard to prevent accidental changes that could disrupt business processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The entry you are trying to modify or delete is actively being used in transactions, such as production orders, purchase orders, or sales orders.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity by preventing changes to records that are linked to ongoing processes or historical data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete or modify the entry, check where it is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing related documents (e.g., production orders, purchase orders).
  Using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to see if the entry is linked to any