How To Fix /PM0/ABG_PR_MESSAGES007 - Removal not possible due to existing usages

/PM0/ABG_PR_MESSAGES007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABG_PR_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Removal not possible due to existing usages

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/PM0/ABG_PR_MESSAGES007 - Details

• The SAP error message /PM0/ABG_PR_MESSAGES007 indicates that a removal operation cannot be performed because there are existing usages of the object you are trying to remove. This typically occurs in the context of managing objects such as materials, equipment, or other entities within the SAP system that have dependencies or references in other transactions or records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Usages: The object you are trying to remove is still being referenced in other transactions, such as maintenance orders, purchase orders, or other related documents.
  Dependencies: The object may have dependencies that prevent its removal, such as being part of a bill of materials (BOM), a routing, or linked to other master data.
  Status Issues: The object may be in a status that does not allow for removal, such as being locked or in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Usages: Use transaction codes like IW38 (for maintenance orders), ME2N (for purchase orders), or CS03 (for BOM) to check where the