How To Fix MM029 - The delivery unit for material & may not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 029

• Message text: The delivery unit for material & may not be deleted

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure is used as the delivery unit and may not therefore
be deleted.

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?

If you want to delete the unit of measure nevertheless, change the
delivery unit to another unit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM029 - The delivery unit for material & may not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message MM029, which states "The delivery unit for material & may not be deleted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a delivery unit for a material that is still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Deliveries: The delivery unit is associated with active deliveries or open purchase orders.
  Dependencies: There may be other documents or processes that are linked to the delivery unit, such as stock movements, sales orders, or inventory records.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may prevent the deletion of delivery units that are still in use.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts changes, such as being marked as "blocked" or "inactive."
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Active Deliveries: Review any active deliveries or purchase orders associated with the material. If there are any, you will need to either complete or cancel