How To Fix GHO_ALLOC_UI109 - Selected UOM rule cannot be deleted as theoretical override data exists

GHO_ALLOC_UI109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_ALLOC_UI - Message Class for UI for Allocation

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Selected UOM rule cannot be deleted as theoretical override data exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI109 - Selected UOM rule cannot be deleted as theoretical override data exists ?

  The SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI109 indicates that you are trying to delete a Unit of Measure (UOM) rule, but the system has detected that there is existing theoretical override data associated with that UOM rule. This means that the UOM rule is still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Theoretical Override Data: The UOM rule you are trying to delete has associated theoretical override data, which is likely used in allocation or planning processes.
  Dependencies: Other processes or configurations in SAP may be referencing this UOM rule, making it necessary for the system to prevent its deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Investigate where the UOM rule is being used. This could include checking allocation strategies, planning scenarios, or any other configurations that might reference the UOM rule.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to look for