How To Fix I4183 - You cannot deactivate item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I4 - WCM: Work Clearance Management

• Message number: 183

• Message text: You cannot deactivate item &1

What causes this issue?

Items can only be deactivated if they have one of the following
statuses:
Initial
Tag
Tag printed
Temporarily untagged
Untagged

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I4183 - You cannot deactivate item &1 ?

  The SAP error message I4183, "You cannot deactivate item &1," typically occurs in the context of managing items in a system, such as when trying to deactivate a material, service, or other item types in SAP. This error indicates that the item you are trying to deactivate is currently in use or has dependencies that prevent it from being deactivated.
  Causes:
  
  Active Transactions: The item may be involved in active transactions, such as purchase orders, sales orders, or production orders.
  Dependencies: There may be other items or processes that depend on the item you are trying to deactivate.
  Status Restrictions: The item may have a status that does not allow deactivation, such as being marked as "in use" or "active."
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may prevent deactivation of specific item types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Transactions: Review any active transactions that involve the item. You may need to complete or cancel these transactions before deactivating the item.
  Review Dependencies: Identify any dependencies that the item has. This may involve checking related items or processes that are linked to the item.
  Change Status: If applicable, change the status of the item to allow for deactivation. This may involve updating the item in the system to a status that permits deactivation.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on deactivating items in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you investigate the issue further, such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or MM03 (Display Material).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to deactivate items in the system.
  System Logs: Check system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about why the item cannot be deactivated.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.