How To Fix LB114 - You cannot delete proportion or product unit & here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 114

• Message text: You cannot delete proportion or product unit & here

What causes this issue?

You want to delete <DS:DE.LRMEI_WS>proportion or product unit</> &V1&.
This is not possible on this screen.

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?

To delete unit of measure &V1&, go to the screen for maintaining
proportion and product units (<LS>Extras</> ==> <LS>Proportion/Product
Units</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB114 - You cannot delete proportion or product unit & here ?

  The SAP error message LB114, which states "You cannot delete proportion or product unit & here," typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management when there is an attempt to delete a unit of measure (UoM) that is still in use or has dependencies in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The unit of measure you are trying to delete is still being referenced in various transactions, such as purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory records.
  Proportions: If the unit of measure is part of a conversion factor or proportion that is still active, it cannot be deleted.
  Configuration: The unit of measure may be configured in a way that prevents deletion due to existing links to materials or other master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the unit of measure, check if it is being used in any active transactions. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory records that may reference the unit of measure.
  Using transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to find references.
  
  
  
  Remove References: If you find that the unit of measure is being used, you will need to either:
  
  Change the references to another unit of measure.
  Complete or delete the transactions that are using the unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master: If the unit of measure is linked to a material master record, you may need to:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the unit of measure settings.
  Ensure that the unit of measure is not assigned to any active materials.
  
  
  
  Review Proportions: If the unit of measure is part of a proportion, you may need to adjust or delete the proportion settings before attempting to delete the unit of measure.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the dependencies or how to proceed, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table structures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete units of measure in your SAP environment.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.