How To Fix /ISDFPS/ME_COMAT009 - Compatibility group &1 is extended and cannot be deleted

/ISDFPS/ME_COMAT009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ME_COMAT -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Compatibility group &1 is extended and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_COMAT009 - Compatibility group &1 is extended and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_COMAT009 Compatibility group &1 is extended and cannot be deleted typically occurs in the context of managing compatibility groups in the SAP system, particularly in the area of materials management or product lifecycle management. This error indicates that the compatibility group you are trying to delete has been extended, meaning it has been used in some way that prevents its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Extended Compatibility Group: The compatibility group you are trying to delete has been extended, which means it has been assigned to materials, products, or other entities in the system. This association prevents the deletion of the group.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to this compatibility group in other parts of the system, such as in configuration settings, material master records, or other related data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete the compatibility group, check where it is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the material