How To Fix MC556 - All dependent elements deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 556

• Message text: All dependent elements deleted

What causes this issue?

After changing the primary table of an aggregate, all the dependent
objects of the aggregate were deleted, e.g. tables, fields or, in the
case of a view, selection conditions.

System Response

Pure log message.

How to fix this error?

No action necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC556 - All dependent elements deleted ?

  The SAP error message MC556: All dependent elements deleted typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when you are trying to delete a master data element, such as a material, BOM (Bill of Materials), or routing, and there are dependent elements that are also being deleted.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system has detected that all dependent elements related to the object you are trying to delete have been removed. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Deleting a material that has associated BOMs, routings, or other dependent objects.
  Attempting to delete a BOM or routing that is still linked to a material or production order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before deleting a master data element, check for any dependent objects. You can use transaction codes like:
  
  CS03 (Display BOM) to check if there are any BOMs associated with the material.
  CA03 (Display Routing) to check for routings.
  MM03 (Display Material) to see if the material is still in use.
  
  
  
  Delete Dependent Objects First: If you find that there are dependent objects, you will need to delete those first before you can successfully delete the main object. Ensure that you follow the correct sequence of deletions.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Use the appropriate transaction codes to delete the dependent elements:
  
  For BOMs: CS02 (Change BOM) or CS01 (Create BOM) to manage BOMs.
  For Routings: CA02 (Change Routing) or CA01 (Create Routing) to manage routings.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Orders: Ensure that there are no open production orders or purchase orders that reference the material or BOM you are trying to delete.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the dependencies, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Use Transaction SE38: If you have access, you can run a report to identify all dependent objects for a specific material or BOM.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing materials, BOMs, and routings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the objects in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MC556 error and successfully manage your master data in SAP.