How To Fix MMRP01228 - RPM material variants still exist for the configurable product &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMRP01 - Rapid Planning Matrix

• Message number: 228

• Message text: RPM material variants still exist for the configurable product &1

What causes this issue?

In the product master for the configurable product &V1&, you have tried
to change the value in the <LS>Plan Explosion</> field. However,
material variants, which have been planned using the planning matrix,
still exist for this product.

System Response

The system does not permit you to change the <LS>Plan Explosion</>
field.

How to fix this error?

First change the plan explosion for all the material variants of the
product &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMRP01228 - RPM material variants still exist for the configurable product &1 ?

  The SAP error message MMRP01228 indicates that there are still RPM (Variant Configuration) material variants associated with a configurable product. This typically occurs when you are trying to delete or make changes to a configurable material that still has dependent variants.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system detects that there are existing material variants linked to the configurable product. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Attempting to delete a configurable material that has associated variants.
  Trying to change the configuration settings of a product that still has active variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Variants: Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display Material) or CS11 (Display BOM) to check which variants are associated with the configurable product. You can also use MM03 to view the material master data.
  
  
  Delete or Change Variants: If you intend to delete the configurable product, you must first delete or deactivate all associated variants. This can be done using:
  
  Transaction MM06 to mark the variants for deletion.
  Transaction CU02 to change the configuration settings of the variants.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the variants in other areas of the system, such as sales orders, production orders, or stock.
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action: Once all variants are deleted or deactivated, you can re-attempt the action that triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), MM01 (Create Material), and MM02 (Change Material) for managing materials and variants.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing configurable materials and variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MMRP01228 error and manage your configurable products and their variants effectively.