How To Fix MC511 - Primary table changed. Dependent elements will be deleted

MC511 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 511

• Message text: Primary table changed. Dependent elements will be deleted

What causes this issue?

The primary table of an aggregate, i.e. a view, matchcode or lock
object, has been changed. As a result all elements of the aggregate
that are dependent on the primary table (secondary tables, fields, and,
in the case of a view, the selection condition) are rendered invalid.

System Response

The system issues a warning and, provided the change to the primary
table is confirmed with Enter, deletes all dependent elements.

How to fix this error?

Confirm the change to the primary table by pressing Enter or cancel
your change to the primary table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MC511 - Details

• The SAP error message MC511 ("Primary table changed. Dependent elements will be deleted") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when there is an attempt to change a primary table (like a material master or a BOM) that has dependent elements (like purchase orders, production orders, etc.) associated with it. This message serves as a warning that the changes you are making will lead to the deletion of dependent data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Modification of Primary Data: You are trying to modify a primary data record (e.g., a material master record) that has dependent records (e.g., purchase orders, production orders) linked to it.
  Data Integrity: SAP is designed to maintain data integrity, and changing primary data can lead to inconsistencies if dependent records are not handled properly.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or master data that affect the primary table can trigger this message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Before proceeding with