How To Fix MM525 - &1: &2 other dependent data exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 525

• Message text: &1: &2 other dependent data exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM525 - &1: &2 other dependent data exists ?

  The SAP error message MM525 typically indicates that there are dependent data or objects that are preventing a certain action from being completed in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error often occurs when trying to delete or change a material master record, or when attempting to perform certain operations that require the material to be free of dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  The error message MM525 is triggered when:
  
  There are existing dependent objects related to the material, such as purchase orders, stock, reservations, or other documents that reference the material.
  The system is designed to prevent the deletion or modification of materials that are still in use to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM525 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Objects:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to check for any existing documents that reference the material.
  You can also use transaction code