How To Fix MG176 - Proportion unit & not been deleted

MG176 - Overview

• 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.

MG176 - Details

• 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