How To Fix MH247 - The deletion of assignments to layout module variants is not allowed

MH247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 247

• Message text: The deletion of assignments to layout module variants is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You wanted to delete the assignment of the material to a layout module
variant. This is not allowed when materials are maintained in dialog
mode.

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.

MH247 - Details

• The SAP error message MH247, which states "The deletion of assignments to layout module variants is not allowed," typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify assignments related to layout module variants in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Logistics or Material Management modules, particularly when dealing with layout variants for reports or data displays.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  System Restrictions: The system has built-in restrictions that prevent the deletion of certain assignments to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  Active Usage: The layout module variant you are trying to delete may still be in use or linked to other processes, reports, or configurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete or modify the layout module variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MH247 error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the layout module variant is