How To Fix MILL_SD171 - You cannot delete global item &1

MILL_SD171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_SD - Messages from Sales

• Message number: 171

• Message text: You cannot delete global item &1

What causes this issue?

You want to delete an item.

System Response

The item to be deleted is a global item which also has local items
assigned to it.
A global item can only be deleted if it has no dependent local items.

How to fix this error?

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

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 MILL_SD171 - You cannot delete global item &1 ?

  The SAP error message MILL_SD171, which states "You cannot delete global item &1," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when attempting to delete a global item from a sales document or related transaction. This error indicates that the item you are trying to delete is a global item, which cannot be removed due to certain constraints or dependencies in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Global Item Definition: The item you are trying to delete is defined as a global item in the system. Global items are often used in scenarios where they are shared across multiple documents or processes.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other documents or processes that prevent the deletion of the item.
  Document Status: The status of the document may not allow for the deletion of items. For example, if the document is already processed or in a certain status, it may restrict modifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Status: