How To Fix OM486 - Do not delete process cat. &1 until multi-step consumption &2 deleted

OM486 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 486

• Message text: Do not delete process cat. &1 until multi-step consumption &2 deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete process category &V1&. To ensure consistency, all
multilevel process categories must be deleted beforehand.
The multilevel process categories for consumption are:
VBK
VF
VL
VU

System Response

The process category is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you are sure you want to delete process category &V1&, delete
process category &V2& first.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM486 - Do not delete process cat. &1 until multi-step consumption &2 deleted ?

  The SAP error message OM486 indicates that you are trying to delete a process category (process category &1) that is still being used in a multi-step consumption process (multi-step consumption &2). This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with process orders and the consumption of materials.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the process category you are attempting to delete is still linked to existing multi-step consumption records. In SAP, multi-step consumption is a method used to manage the consumption of materials across multiple steps in a production process. If there are active records or dependencies related to the process category, SAP will prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: Check for any existing multi-step consumption records that are associated with the process category you are trying to delete. You can do this by using transaction