How To Fix MG176 - Proportion unit & not been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Proportion unit & not been deleted

What causes this issue?

You wanted to delete the proportion unit &V1& by data transfer or mass
maintenance for material master records. However, this is not possible
because proportion units can be deleted in this way only by using the
corresponding <DS:GLOS.3526B542AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>ALE</>
functions for proportion units.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG176 - Proportion unit & not been deleted ?

  The SAP error message MG176, which states "Proportion unit & not been deleted," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when there is an attempt to delete a proportion unit that is still in use or has dependencies in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Active Dependencies: The proportion unit is still being referenced in other transactions or master data, such as material master records, inventory records, or other related documents.
  Open Transactions: There may be open purchase orders, sales orders, or stock movements that are linked to the proportion unit.
  Configuration Issues: The system may have configuration settings that prevent the deletion of certain units of measure if they are still in use.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the material master records and any related transactions to identify where the proportion unit is being used. You can use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master.
  Clear Open Transactions: Ensure that there are no open purchase orders, sales orders, or stock movements that reference the proportion unit. If there are, you may need to close or delete those transactions before attempting to delete the proportion unit.
  Use Transaction Code: You can use transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) to check and manage units of measure. Ensure that the proportion unit is not being used in any conversion factors.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check if there are any settings that prevent the deletion of the proportion unit. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context on why the deletion is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to inventory management and units of measure for best practices and guidelines on managing proportion units.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.