How To Fix O8218 - Product group &1 is assigned to material &2 - deletion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Product group &1 is assigned to material &2 - deletion not possible

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete a product group that is in use.

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?

You have to delete the product group from all materials before deletion.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8218 - Product group &1 is assigned to material &2 - deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message O8218 indicates that a product group is assigned to a material, and as a result, the deletion of that material is not possible. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete a material that is still linked to a product group in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Product Group Assignment: The material you are trying to delete is still assigned to a product group. In SAP, product groups are used to categorize materials for reporting and analysis purposes.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of materials that are still in use or linked to other objects, such as product groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Group Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material's details.
  Navigate to the "Sales Org. Data" or "Basic Data" views to see if the product group is assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove Product Group Assignment:
  
  If you determine that the product group assignment is no longer needed, you can remove it.
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to modify the material.
  Go to the relevant view (e.g., Sales Org. Data) and remove the product group assignment.
  
  
  
  Delete the Material:
  
  After removing the product group assignment, you can attempt to delete the material again using transaction code MM06 (Flag Material for Deletion).
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or links to the material that might prevent deletion. This includes checking for open purchase orders, sales orders, or stock.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM06: Flag Material for Deletion
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured in SAP can help in managing product groups and their assignments effectively.
  Data Integrity: SAP maintains strict data integrity rules to ensure that materials are not deleted if they are still in use, which helps prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.