How To Fix OQ160 - Deletion of material &1 canceled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ - IS-Oil : Message pool Service Station Retailing

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Deletion of material &1 canceled.

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a material from the material handling group that is
still used in one of the business locations within the meter and
material link. Business location &V2& belongs to the same material
handling group.

System Response

You cannot delete the entry unless you deleted the material from the
meter / material link data section within the location master for
business location &V2&.
Please note: there might be additional business locations with the
material assigned to in the meter / material link data section.

How to fix this error?

Go to location master maintenance and change the material assignment
for the location &V2& for the same business type.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ160 - Deletion of material &1 canceled. ?

  The SAP error message OQ160, which states "Deletion of material &1 canceled," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a material that is still being referenced in various transactions or has dependencies that prevent its deletion. Here are the common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Material in Use: The material is still being used in open purchase orders, sales orders, or production orders.
  Stock Availability: There may be stock on hand for the material, which prevents its deletion.
  Dependencies: The material might be linked to other objects, such as BOMs (Bill of Materials), routing, or other master data.
  Status of Material: The material may not be set to a status that allows deletion (e.g., it might be marked as "blocked" or "inactive").
  Custom Logic: There may be custom validations or logic in place that prevent the deletion of the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review all transactions and dependencies related to the material. Ensure that there are no open orders or stock that reference the material.
  
  Use transaction codes like ME2L (Purchase Orders by Vendor), ME2M (Purchase Orders by Material), or CO03 (Display Production Order) to check for references.
  
  
  
  Clear Stock: If there is stock on hand, consider transferring or selling the stock before attempting to delete the material.
  
  You can use transaction codes like MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) or MB1B (Transfer Posting) to manage stock.
  
  
  
  Remove References: If the material is part of a BOM or routing, you will need to remove it from those structures before deletion.
  
  Use transaction codes like CS02 (Change BOM) or CA02 (Change Routing) to make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Change Material Status: If the material is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status to allow for deletion.
  
  You can do this in the material master using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If you are unable to identify the cause or resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your IT department or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing materials, such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Material Master Data: Understand the structure of material master data and how it interacts with other modules in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material management and deletion processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OQ160 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.