How To Fix JITOUT520 - The tolerance profile & is still being used; deletion is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JITOUT - Messages for JIT Outbound

• Message number: 520

• Message text: The tolerance profile & is still being used; deletion is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JITOUT520 - The tolerance profile & is still being used; deletion is not possible ?

  The SAP error message JITOUT520 indicates that a tolerance profile is still in use, which prevents its deletion. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Just-In-Time (JIT) or other related modules where tolerance profiles are defined for various purposes, such as quality management or procurement.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a tolerance profile that is still linked to one or more objects in the system. These objects could include:
  
  Purchase orders
  Contracts
  Material master records
  Quality inspection plans
  Other configurations or transactions that reference the tolerance profile
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the dependencies that are preventing the deletion of the tolerance profile. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Usage: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the tables that might reference the tolerance profile. Common tables include T006 (Units of Measure) or T006A (Units of Measure: Language-dependent).
  You can also check the specific configuration settings in the JIT or related modules to see where the tolerance profile is being used.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  Once you identify where the tolerance profile is being used, you will need to either modify or delete those references. This could involve:
  
  Changing the tolerance profile in the relevant purchase orders or contracts.
  Deleting or modifying any associated quality inspection plans or other configurations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Delete the Tolerance Profile:
  
  After ensuring that the tolerance profile is no longer in use, you can proceed to delete it using the appropriate transaction (usually OMT3 for tolerance profiles).
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After attempting to delete, if you still encounter issues, double-check for any overlooked references or dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMT3 (for managing tolerance profiles), ME23N (to view purchase orders), and MM03 (to view material master data).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on tolerance profiles and their configurations.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and successfully delete the tolerance profile.