How To Fix IN118 - Medium & still being used

IN118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IN - Object Networking

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Medium & still being used

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system does not allow you to delete a medium that is in use in an
object link.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IN118 - Details

• The SAP error message IN118 typically indicates that a medium (such as a storage medium or a material) is still being used in the system, which prevents certain operations from being performed on it. This error often arises in the context of inventory management, material management, or production planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error message IN118 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Active Transactions: The medium is currently involved in active transactions, such as stock movements, production orders, or other processes.
  Open Documents: There may be open documents (like purchase orders, sales orders, or production orders) that reference the medium.
  Dependencies: The medium might be linked to other materials or processes that are still active.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the medium from being deactivated or deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IN118 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Transactions: Review any active transactions that involve the medium. You can