How To Fix M3640 - Program terminated while deleting old production versions (update)

M3640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Program terminated while deleting old production versions (update)

What causes this issue?

The old production versions could not be deleted when the production
versions were saved.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3640 - Program terminated while deleting old production versions (update) ?

  The SAP error message M3640, which states "Program terminated while deleting old production versions (update)," typically occurs during the process of deleting old production versions in the Material Management (MM) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, authorization issues, or problems with the underlying program logic.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the program from executing successfully.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Program Logic Errors: There could be bugs or issues in the custom code or standard SAP program that is being executed.
  Database Locking: If the database is locked by another process, it may cause the program to terminate unexpectedly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the production version or related master data can lead to errors during deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete production versions.