How To Fix LT026 - Master data still exists for warehouse no. &, cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Master data still exists for warehouse no. &, cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

A <DS:GLOS.warehouse_number>warehouse number</> with existing
<DS:GLOS.master_data>master data</> (for example
<DS:GLOS.storage_bin>storage bins</>) must not be deleted.

System Response

The deletion is terminated.

How to fix this error?

If you really want to delete a warehouse number, you must first delete
all master data for this organization unit.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT026 - Master data still exists for warehouse no. &, cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message LT026 indicates that there is still master data associated with a warehouse number that you are trying to delete. This typically occurs when there are still references to the warehouse in various master data records, such as storage locations, stock, or other related objects.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Master Data: The warehouse number has associated master data, such as storage bins, stock records, or other configurations that prevent its deletion.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or processes that are still using the warehouse number.
  Configuration Dependencies: The warehouse may be linked to other configurations or settings in the system that need to be addressed before deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LT026 error and successfully delete the warehouse number, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like LX02 (Display Stock Overview) or LX03 (Display Stock Overview by Storage Type) to check if there is any stock in the warehouse.
  Check for any existing storage bins using transaction LS03N (Display Storage Bin).
  
  
  
  Clear Stock:
  
  If there is stock in the warehouse, you will need to transfer or remove it. You can use transactions like MB1B (Transfer Posting) or LT01 (Transfer Order Creation) to move stock out of the warehouse.
  
  
  
  Delete Master Data:
  
  If there are storage bins or other master data associated with the warehouse, you will need to delete or deactivate them. Use transaction LS02N (Change Storage Bin) to manage storage bins.
  
  
  
  Check Open Transactions:
  
  Ensure there are no open transfer orders, stock transport orders, or other transactions that reference the warehouse. You can check this using transaction LT23 (Display Transfer Order).
  
  
  
  Delete the Warehouse:
  
  Once all dependencies are cleared, you can proceed to delete the warehouse using transaction OX09 (Delete Warehouse Number).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing warehouse numbers and master data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for warehouse management, such as LX01, LT01, LT03, and LS01N.
  User Authorizations: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to delete master data and warehouse numbers in SAP.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Warehouse Management team for further assistance.