How To Fix LB164 - Not all proportion units/product units could be deleted


LB164 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

  • Message number: 164

  • Message text: Not all proportion units/product units could be deleted

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to delete one or more proportion units or product units.

    System Response

    Not all proportion units or product units could be deleted as

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

    they are being used to define <DS:DE.MSEHI_WS>units of measurement</>;
    they are being used in one or more materials.

    How to fix this error?


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB164 - Not all proportion units/product units could be deleted ?
    The SAP error message LB164, which states "Not all proportion units/product units could be deleted," typically occurs in the context of managing product units of measure (UoM) in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with material master data or when trying to delete or modify units of measure associated with a product.
    
    Cause: Dependencies: The error often arises because there are existing dependencies or references to the proportion units or product units that you are trying to delete. For example, if the unit of measure is being used in transactions, sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory records, it cannot be deleted.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master that prevent the deletion of certain units of measure. Data Integrity: The system may have integrity checks that prevent the deletion of units of measure that are still in use or linked to other data.
    Solution: Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete a unit

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