How To Fix /INCMD/MSG213 - Cannot delete PSP &1 as it is part of another interchangeability group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Cannot delete PSP &1 as it is part of another interchangeability group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG213 - Cannot delete PSP &1 as it is part of another interchangeability group ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG213 indicates that you are trying to delete a Product Structure (PSP) that is part of another interchangeability group. This typically occurs in the context of managing product structures and interchangeability in SAP, particularly in industries like manufacturing or logistics where product variants and configurations are common.
  
  Cause:
  
  Interchangeability Group Association: The PSP you are attempting to delete is linked to an interchangeability group. This means that the system recognizes that the PSP is still in use or referenced by other objects or processes.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of objects that are still in use, which helps maintain the consistency of the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Interchangeability Group: Identify the interchangeability group that the PSP is part of. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using reports that list interchangeability groups and their