How To Fix PK465 - PSA &1 is used in material &2 -> Deletion not possible

PK465 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 465

• Message text: PSA &1 is used in material &2 -> Deletion not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK465 - PSA &1 is used in material &2 -> Deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message PK465 indicates that a particular Production Supply Area (PSA) is being used in a material, and therefore, it cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of managing production and inventory in SAP, particularly when dealing with the integration of materials and their associated supply areas.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete a PSA that is currently assigned to a material. The PSA is linked to various production processes, and if it is in use, SAP prevents its deletion to maintain data integrity and avoid disruptions in production planning and execution.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Determine where the PSA is being used. You can do this by checking the material master data and any associated production orders, stock, or other processes that might be referencing the PSA.
  
  
  Remove Associations: If the PSA is linked to any materials, production orders,