How To Fix MF312 - Delete function not possible. Lower-level elements exist.

MF312 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MF - MPS planning and evaluation

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Delete function not possible. Lower-level elements exist.

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy element cannot be deleted becuase a lower-level element
still exists for it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MF312 - Delete function not possible. Lower-level elements exist. ?

  The SAP error message MF312 ("Delete function not possible. Lower-level elements exist.") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a higher-level item in a bill of materials (BOM) or a similar hierarchical structure, but there are still dependent lower-level elements (sub-items or components) associated with it. This is a protective measure to prevent the accidental deletion of important data that is still in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Elements: The higher-level item you are trying to delete has one or more lower-level elements (sub-items) that are still active or in use.
  BOM Structure: In a BOM, if you try to delete a parent item, the system checks for any child items. If any child items exist, the deletion is not allowed.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity by preventing the deletion of items that are still referenced in other documents or processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Lower-Level Elements:
  
  Use transaction codes like CS03