How To Fix MM315 - Not possible to cancel the "Material is configurable" indicator

MM315 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Not possible to cancel the "Material is configurable" indicator

What causes this issue?

You wanted to clear the <LS>Material is Configurable</> indicator. This
is not possible, for one of the following reasons:
A <DS:GLOS.Konfigurationsprofil>configuration profile</> already exists
for the material.
A <DS:GLOS.Stnckliste>BOM</> already exists for the material.
The material is using itself as a configurable material (cross-plant or
plant-dependent).
The material is being used in the (configurable) start variant (iPPE).

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM315 - Not possible to cancel the "Material is configurable" indicator ?

  The SAP error message MM315, which states "Not possible to cancel the 'Material is configurable' indicator," typically occurs when you attempt to change the configuration of a material that is set as configurable in the system. This error is related to the handling of configurable materials in SAP, particularly in the context of variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you try to remove the "Material is configurable" indicator from a material that has been defined as configurable. This indicator is used for materials that can have different characteristics and options based on customer requirements. Once a material is marked as configurable, it cannot be easily reverted to a non-configurable state if there are dependencies or existing configurations associated with it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that there are no existing dependencies or configurations associated with the material. If there are, you may need to delete or adjust